Workforce & HR policy: Saudi Arabia will raise Saudization for private-sector project management roles to 70% starting Feb. 14, 2027, targeting project management managers, engineers and specialists. Public sector staffing: Malaysia approved RM1.57 billion for Sabah health projects under MP13, and says 607 new health positions were created in Sabah as of Aug. 1. Training for shortages: Franklin County, U.S., awarded $100,000 for a 911 call simulator to boost protective services training amid nationwide first-responder and dispatcher shortages. Workplace dispute prep: Australia’s Fair Work Commission plans disclosure rules for generative AI used in tribunal submissions, as workers increasingly use AI to shape performance and dismissal cases. Employee support & benefits: Peninsula Australia reports rising use of AI for workplace advice before HR meetings, while Autobell Car Wash is funding $150,000 in scholarships for 182 employees’ 2026-27 education. Hiring & mobility: South Korea job seekers are moving beyond one-career paths, with nearly 3 in 10 showing interest in switching or expanding roles. Health workforce tech: Kenya is piloting faster automated malaria testing and anemia detection, aiming to improve turnaround and lab capacity. Leadership & culture: Indonesia’s Transform Talent 2026 highlights that change succeeds when employees feel included, feedback is honest, and AI helps people do better work.