Workplace policy & youth access: Lawrence school board in Kansas moves to ban private two-way social media communication between staff and students, with final approval set for Aug. 24. Jobs & immigration risk: The US may end the 60-day grace period for laid-off H-1B workers, raising uncertainty for foreign professionals. Recruitment integrity crisis: Jharkhand protests over alleged job-exam corruption escalate after police action; BJP calls for an independent probe, while allegations include a recruitment syndicate. Hiring signals & skills shift: UK recruitment survey shows permanent staff hiring stabilizing and starting salaries rising; India’s fresher hiring intent improves, but employers demand AI-ready, job-ready skills. AI reshaping work: Global tech hiring stays led by AI, big data and cybersecurity despite a broader posting slowdown. Corporate layoffs & transitions: Philippines’ Semirara Mining cuts 462 jobs amid coal contract uncertainty. Energy investment with jobs: Malaysia’s 2026 renewable FiT projects are forecast to drive billions in investment and thousands of indirect jobs. Labor relations: Hilton Trinidad workers face anxiety as lease expiry nears; CWU demands job-security clarity. Digital trust & HR: New Zealand court orders The TV Shop to pay a $1.104m penalty for staff posting misleading product reviews.