Government Hiring Rules: The Philippines Civil Service Commission says caps on Job Order and Contract of Service workers need review as lawmakers question rising non-permanent staffing, urging coordination with the budget department. Public Sector Turnover: Clarendon County, South Carolina’s elections office is again without a permanent director after the board terminated its director over alleged access and planning failures. Local Government Staffing: Jacksonville, Florida’s city clerk role is reshaped after the clerk and treasurer functions were combined, with a new clerk stepping in and taking on finance duties. Job Openings: Palau’s attorney general’s office is advertising four Assistant Attorney General roles (two civil, two criminal), seeking experienced litigators. Workplace Risk & Compliance: A former Machakos County official in Kenya faces charges over allegedly using forged academic certificates to secure a government job. Hiring & Training Push: Florida’s Palm Bay won $3.5M for wastewater infrastructure tied to the Phoenix Business Park, aiming to unlock future industrial jobs. Labor Market Snapshot: U.S. job openings held around 7.3M in July, with hires steady but hiring momentum showing signs of cooling. 401(k) Warning: Cashing out a traditional 401(k) after leaving a job can trigger taxes plus a 10% penalty for under-59½ workers, potentially wiping out about a third of the balance. Employer Branding: Oatey in Northeast Ohio was named a top workplace for the 16th time, highlighting retention-focused benefits and growth.