Public Sector Pay: Manila will roll out a third tranche of salary increases from Sept. 1 for 9,364 permanent city employees, with at least a 4% boost and nearly P100m in extra personnel costs. Childcare Crunch: An Irish mother says she’s been knocking on every creche door in Tramore and nearby, facing a possible return to work only in 2027—highlighting how childcare shortages can force people out of jobs. HR Leadership & Pay Equity: Shell’s Shazmi Ali argues rewards professionals need to move beyond technical compensation work to become business-facing leaders, not just data owners. Onboarding Delays: Wipro freshers from its Elite Hiring 2025 program report stalled onboarding—offer and verification done, but no confirmed joining dates. Skills Pipeline: Grant Thornton and the University of Leeds launch “Talent Track,” a four-year paid degree with placements aimed at widening entry into accountancy and finance careers. Workplace Disputes: Works Credit Union staff in Trinidad and Tobago continue a legally sanctioned strike over stalled salary talks, saying members can’t access withdrawals. Local Training Under Threat: Shangla’s only technical college faces possible closure or asset transfer, raising fears for vocational access and youth employment. AI & Identity: Socure warns autonomous AI agents will complicate fraud and identity checks, shifting focus from “human vs bot” to “who is acting and what they’re allowed to do.” Jobs via International Hiring: UNESCO is inviting Pakistani professionals to apply for global roles across education, science, culture, administration, finance and engineering. Demographic Jobs Outlook: A new analysis says Africa’s youth bulge could drive growth—if job creation keeps pace, otherwise instability risk rises.