Labor Market Watch: New Hampshire job growth is rebounding in early 2026, but wages are still lagging inflation, squeezing purchasing power for workers. Hiring Practices & Pay Equity: A new report finds employers may drop degree requirements, but the real-world hiring shift is limited—many firms show “in name only” change. Workforce Data & Planning: The U.S. Department of Labour will run a Job Openings and Labour Turnover Survey in October–November to track vacancies, hiring, separations, and skills needs. Skills for the Future: Ontario is investing nearly $3.9M to train 310+ women for skilled trades roles, with mentorship and employer connections. Training & Career Pathways: Albuquerque’s historic Rail Yards boiler shop is reopening as a film and digital media training center to build a local creative workforce. Workplace Safety: Southern Oregon’s safety conference (Oct. 13–15) will train employers and workers on fall protection, hearing conservation, and safety leadership. Corporate Restructuring: Novartis plans about 130 job cuts in Switzerland tied to biologics production changes, with support promised for affected employees. Recruitment Reality Check: Sheridan Police is actively recruiting but has staffing gaps, outlining its full hiring pipeline from exams to psychological assessments. Offshoring & AI Impact: Morocco’s call center and offshoring sector is pushing for a revised 2030 offshoring plan and retraining before AI-linked layoffs. Job Search Strategy: A new HR-focused course from the Dayton Area Chamber targets communication skills for the AI era, aiming to help HR leaders and employees judge and communicate better.