Workforce & Hiring Tech: Amazon is asking some of the 30,000 staff it cut to return for AI roles, using faster interview paths as it competes with Google and OpenAI for talent. Skills vs. Staff Shortages: New research says cybersecurity hiring is more often blocked by missing skills than by too few people, with Canadian postings rising but the entry door staying narrow. Job Search Fairness: A new Marketing Talent Exchange launches to counter AI-driven resume floods, ghosting, and fake postings—pushing hiring through real introductions. Education-to-Work Pipelines: England will roll out new Vocational GCSEs (alongside traditional GCSEs) and expand work-experience placements for 14–16-year-olds. Teacher Retention: Dr. Mary Rivers launches a Teacher Retention Academy focused on keeping strong teachers, not just hiring them. Veterans Employment: A Next Chapter Veterans Career & Hiring Expo connects service members to civilian employers and resources. Local Jobs & Training: Killeen, Texas nonprofit Armor of God proposes a 44-person overnight shelter tied to meals, mental health support, GEDs, and job training—pending city approval. Apprenticeships: UK defense contractors pledge 40,000 apprenticeships/work placements/jobs annually to tackle youth unemployment. Labor Market Pressure: Omaha’s new labor availability and hiring needs report highlights pay, stability, and leadership training as key friction points. AI Hiring Risks: A lawsuit targets Workday over alleged biased AI hiring decisions, raising legal and ethical concerns.