Workforce Compliance Deadline (Australia): Employers face a new PayDay Super rule from July 1 requiring superannuation guarantee contributions to be paid with wages and received by employees’ funds within seven business days, with enforcement handled by the ATO. HR Tech & Data Friction (Australia): A HiBob study says leaders struggle with conflicting goals, time limits, and inconsistent processes, while tool switching and restrictive permissions slow people decisions—pushing demand for unified HR and finance data. AI Skills Anxiety (Philippines): An Aon study finds AI adoption is accelerating (72% piloting/deployed) but AI talent availability and pay transparency lag, widening the gap between employee expectations and workplace experience. Human Skills Economy (Global): IWG research warns HR innovation stalls unless organisations invest in human skills like empathy and complex decision-making, framing a shift toward a “Human Skills Economy.” Talent & Hiring Events (Myanmar): JobNet Myanmar’s HR Professional Series spotlights how Gen Z, AI, and employer branding are reshaping hiring. Workplace Absenteeism (Australia): Rostering data linked to World Cup matches shows spikes in no-shows/sick calls, especially in gyms and hospitality. Union Pressure in Hospitality (UK): Hotel workers at an IHG site report union recognition fights and alleged victimisation, with strike action ballots tied to unfair contracts and unpredictable rotas. Local Labor Policy (Saudi Arabia): Saudi Arabia’s Saudization requirement rises to 30% in 46 engineering professions for private employers, with monitoring and penalties after a grace period. HR Process Basics (IT): A guide explains why service level agreements matter for defining “fast enough” in service desks. Fiji Sugar Season Dispute: Fiji’s crushing season start is disrupted as union members report being blocked at mill gates over an unsigned roster agreement.