Workforce Restructuring: Uber says it will cut 3,300 jobs (about 10%) in its biggest post-COVID layoffs, aiming to streamline management layers and “simplify” teams, with most staff pushed back to offices. Education Staffing: The Philippines’ DepEd plans to seek more funding to hire nearly 10,000 school counselor associates, prioritizing schools flagged as violence hotspots, as it struggles to recruit licensed guidance counselors. Labor Action: A UK school catering dispute is set for multiple strike days after a trust proposes cutting catering roles and standardizing hours, with unions warning it could undermine meal quality and job security. Public Safety Hiring: Fitchburg, Massachusetts approved hiring two more firefighters using one-time funds, moving the timeline earlier to address staffing and overtime-driven budget pressure. Healthcare Workplace Wellbeing: Qatar’s Hamad Medical Corporation won WHO Collaborating Center status for employee wellbeing and workplace health, signaling a push for evidence-based mental health support for healthcare workers. Job Creation via Investment: Walmart will build a next-gen automated fulfillment center in Carnesville, Georgia, investing $1.3B and creating 1,000 jobs. Skills for the Future: In the Philippines, companies are increasingly sponsoring graduate study as AI reshapes roles, with employers seeking stronger critical thinking, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Compliance & Benefits: Maryland opened employer registration for its Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program, adding job-protected paid leave funding through employer contributions.