U.S. Hiring Cools: The U.S. economy shed 23,000 jobs in July, with unemployment edging down to 4.1% as labor force participation fell—signaling fewer opportunities even without mass layoffs. Small Business Hiring Signal: NFIB’s Small Business Employment Index rose to 102.1 in July, and more owners reported job openings they can’t fill, especially for skilled workers. Youth Hiring Concern: New research flags a “low-hire” problem for early-career workers in AI-exposed roles—fewer doors opening, not necessarily more firings. Workplace Safety & HR Risk: Airline catering workers at an LAX-adjacent facility filed complaints alleging vermin exposure and unsafe handling practices. Career Pathways Investment: Monroe Community College broke ground on a new RochesterWorks one-stop career center, aiming to connect job seekers, training, and employers in one location. Local Workforce Moves: Poland launched a government jobs portal listing 40,000+ vacancies for foreign applicants, while Lithuania reported unemployment rising to 8% in July.