Legal & Compliance Hiring: Greening named José Luis Lázaro Bejarano as director of Legal & Compliance, bringing 13+ years from Sacyr plus experience across M&A, litigation and arbitration. Workforce Accountability: Xingyu said it’s disciplining four managers after “errors” in student job transfers and layoffs, with labor authorities running recruitment fairs and placing most affected graduates into new roles. Job Market Signals (UK): KPMG/REC data shows the first uptick in UK permanent placements in nearly four years, with temporary billings also strengthening—suggesting cautious confidence returning. UK Youth Work Experience: DWP and retailers are rolling out “Opening Shift,” offering 2–4 weeks of high-street work experience for 18–24-year-olds, with interviews at the end. India Hiring Pulse: Naukri JobSpeak reports 14% YoY white-collar hiring growth in August, led by auto, healthcare and retail; AI/ML roles rose 31% YoY. AI in Hiring: SentinelOne expanded Wayfinder Frontier AI services using OpenAI’s GPT-5.6-Cyber for proactive cyber threat analysis. Career Pathways: UAM will open the Arkansas Forest Health Research Center, aiming to close a state research gap and support jobs across forestry and allied fields. Student Support & Mental Health: A survey finds high school seniors are more likely than college seniors to use AI weekly for emotional support, reflecting shifting expectations for campus help.