Canada Jobs Report: Statistics Canada says June added 18,000 jobs and cut unemployment to 6.5%, with youth (15–24) gaining 33,000 roles, mostly part-time, in retail and accommodation/food. AI & Hiring Reality Check: A new Employment Hero study finds many Gen Z workers are enthusiastic about AI but also use it “shadow” style—42% admit guilt and many submit AI-made work without employer knowledge—highlighting a skills-and-policy gap. Reskilling Pressure: A report argues the “learn to code” era is over and employers are now on the hook for reskilling as AI reshapes roles. Auto Sector Restructuring: Volkswagen’s supervisory board blocked a sweeping plan that reportedly included up to 100,000 job cuts and four plant closures, as unions protest amid falling deliveries. Workplace Equality Rule: Malta’s new equal pay rules bar asking past salary and give applicants the right to know starting pay ranges. Public Sector Staffing Strain: South Africa’s parole monitoring is stretched, with 87 parolees per officer after staffing fell sharply since 2022. Local Hiring Boost: Wisconsin’s IEWC expansion added 120+ jobs and is still hiring, with a “try before you apply” training pathway. Youth Employment Plan: Bangladesh’s Karmasangsthan Bank unveiled a five-year plan targeting 900,000 youth jobs via loans and entrepreneurship support. Workplace Safety/Training: Virginia Gay Hospital ran obstetrics emergency simulation training to improve teamwork during rare, high-risk events.