AI & Hiring Outlook: Google CEO Sundar Pichai told entry-level graduates AI won’t kill jobs, arguing it will raise the “starting point” for many and reduce burnout. Job Market Pressure: A CNBC analysis says long-term unemployment in the US has climbed above 1.8M monthly in 2026, with a “low-hire, low-fire” labor market leaving people stuck longer. Career Advice for Freshers: Mark Cuban urged graduates to start job searches with small businesses, saying they drive most new hiring and can use AI to compete. Workplace Disruption & Mediation: British Columbia’s E-Comm appointed a special mediator to help CUPE 8911 reach a collective agreement, ending the threat of job action. Education & Teacher Workload: Trinidad and Tobago’s TTUTA warned proposed parental responsibility law could expand duties for teachers beyond agreed roles. Scams & Job Safety: A “Dear Eric” column highlights how to support a vulnerable older friend dealing with repeated scams and an online romance risk. International Student Support: Seoul Global Center is offering free Korean resume feedback for the first 50 international students targeting jobs in Korea. Foreign Workers Career Ladders: A report on Korea’s shipbuilding sector finds skilled visas help some workers move up, but long-term settlement and wage fairness remain constrained.