Public Sector Hiring: Malaysia’s Public Service Department approved 66,312 new non-trade-off posts for the Ministry of Health, backed by RM6.7bn, including 53,516 posts for new and upgraded facilities and 12,796 permanent roles for medical officers, dental officers and pharmacists. Workforce & Safety Culture: A Reuters report says Britain’s FCA is tightening conduct rules for non-bank firms, with managers pushed to identify and handle serious workplace bullying, harassment and violence ahead of new scrutiny from Sept. 1. Workplace Misconduct: The Salk Institute confirmed top biologist Satchin Panda will resign after a sexual misconduct investigation, following a complaint routed through HR. Equal Pay Pressure: Durham County Council faces a major equal pay claim from the GMB, alleging thousands of women are systematically underpaid versus male-dominated roles. Apprenticeships: UK train operator GWR was named among the top apprenticeship employers in 2026 rankings, highlighting its apprenticeship scale and HR-led learning support. Healthcare Workforce Crisis: Nigeria’s healthcare leadership expert warned of a “double depletion” as staff migrate or retire, calling for coordinated policy and investment to avert a workforce crisis. Education Skills Pipeline: West Bengal will set up Digital Content Creator Labs in 500 government schools to train about 1 lakh students annually in AVGC-XR skills. HR Governance in Practice: New Louisiana law expands return-to-work options for retired educators, simplifying pathways for reemployment. Retirement Benefits: Nigeria’s Customs Service released N7.61bn to pension administrators for 4,237 retirees’ payments. Leadership & Talent: Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir trust received 1,000+ applications for its first CEO post, with many applicants coming from senior government ranks.