AI Hiring Reality Check: A new report argues recruitment has become an AI arms race, with candidates overusing AI-generated resumes and employers using AI screening and interviews—raising the risk of “engineering humans out” of hiring. Workforce Upskilling Push: Colorado’s Opportunity Now Tax Credit is funding expanded training space for aerospace/defense skills like software, AI, data science, cybersecurity, and sensors—aiming to train and retain hundreds of jobs. AI Skills Demand: In India, AI-related skills now show up in 15.4% of tech job descriptions, and mentions in non-tech roles have surged since 2020, alongside salary premiums. Disability Employment: Sri Lanka plans measures to expand open-market work for people with disabilities, including better training and infrastructure. Safe Migration for Women: Bangladesh and the IOM focus on safe, dignified overseas work for women, plus skills aligned to global labor needs. Local Job Pathways: Texas honors employers for traffic-safety leadership; Boulder hires teens through its Junior Rangers program; and a free interview class helps recent grads tackle “tell me about yourself.” HR Risk Watch: A UK tribunal found a negative reference can’t be used as retaliation for raising health and safety concerns. Job Market Stress: Verizon plans to sell 274 stores and cut about 500 corporate roles, shifting retail jobs to new owners.