US Labor Market: The U.S. added just 57,000 jobs in June—far below forecasts—while unemployment edged down to 4.2%, with revisions cutting April and May totals by 74,000, pointing to a “low hire, low fire” labor market and wage growth still lagging inflation. AI & Hiring Pressure: Workers say AI is reshaping pay expectations and hiring decisions, including claims that managers use AI tools to influence who gets hired or fired, while a French startup Jobloo pushes one-click, ATS-friendly applications that tailor resumes automatically. Regional Jobs & Policy: Kenya launched NASIP 2026–2030, a US$8.4B plan aiming to modernize agriculture and create 2M jobs; Germany unveiled a 34-measure package to boost growth and employment, including pension and bureaucracy reforms; China extended unemployment insurance and job subsidies through 2026 to help firms retain workers and hire youth. Workplace & HR Risks: A Bengaluru daycare abuse case has staff absconding after alleged assaults; Dorset Police issued an appeal after four holiday park staff were assaulted; and Uganda arrested senior Parliament and SACCO officials in a corruption probe involving HR roles. Local Hiring Moves: La Crosse County plans to hire a social worker for homeless services using a federal grant, while Ohio’s Techmetals secured a tax credit to add 50 jobs.