Restructuring Shock: Volkswagen is reportedly preparing a major overhaul, doubling planned job cuts to as many as 100,000 and considering factory closures in Germany, as it battles tariffs, weak China demand and EV competition. Hiring & Skills: India’s MSMEs added momentum in hiring, with Apna reporting MSME job growth of 25% in FY26 and a sharp 164% jump in demand for AI skills. AI at Work (and Risk): Okta research says 52% of workers use unapproved AI tools, with many sharing confidential records; SHRM notes HR is often left out of AI governance. Job Search Reality: A study claims nearly 80% of professionals now hold a second full-time job as “secret overemployment” for stability. Public Sector & Labor: Federal park workers at Glacier National Park voted to unionize, while Alberta’s disability employment program will be run by large contractors (AKG Canada, Serco Canada) under new referrals. Workplace Data Breach: France’s INSEE says a cyberattack exposed staff directory data for about 12,800 people. Fast-Track Hiring: UK retailer Lidl is reserving interview slots for long-term unemployed people, including a path that skips CV submission. South Africa Job Hunt: A KZN graduate’s viral “traffic light” job search drew attention and sparked hope after a company comment.