Workforce Sentiment: A new 2026 Workplace Trends report finds pay stagnation and job-security fears are pushing nearly half of workers to plan job searches in the next six months, even as many employers say they’re not cutting headcount. South Africa Jobs: Statistics South Africa reports formal employment fell by 80,000 (-0.8%) in Q1 2026, with losses concentrated in community services and trade, while manufacturing and business services added some jobs. AI Skills & Hiring: Waukesha County Technical College says employers want AI literacy and training, not fewer workers, as demand for AI-capable talent grows. Crypto Compliance Hiring: CoinGecko/Tiger Research finds compliance and legal roles now make up 10.4% of crypto job postings in H1 2026, up sharply from three years ago. Youth Employment Funding (UK): England, Scotland and Wales employers can apply for a £3,000 Youth Jobs Grant for eligible 18–24 hires, with up to 60,000 grants available. Business Restructuring (South Africa): Murray & Roberts’ mining division sale secures about 2,600 jobs as part of its business rescue process. Pay Rules (Kenya): Kenya’s Employment and Labour Relations Court says employers can’t stop wages just because a business is struggling, ruling unpaid salary can amount to constructive dismissal. Training Access (Malaysia): Malaysia launches BAKAT MADANI to expand skills training and job placements, targeting 25,000 beneficiaries by mid-2027.