Global HR & Compliance: OFCCP finalized changes to federal contractor obligations for individuals with disabilities, including removing the disability self-identification requirement and updating how contractors should handle disability-related inquiries. EEO Process Overhaul: The EEOC voted to advance a proposed rule that would reshape how federal employees file discrimination complaints, including limiting class-action participation and changing counseling and discovery expectations. Workplace Tech & Risk: Concentrix is buying CastleHill to expand governance, risk and compliance and AI governance capabilities, reflecting how HR and compliance teams are being pulled into enterprise risk management. Health Benefits Pressure: Some U.S. small businesses are dropping health insurance coverage as costs rise, threatening hiring and retention. Talent & Skills Pipeline: India expanded its medical, nursing and allied health workforce to improve equitable access to specialized care, while U.S. leaders met to discuss critical minerals workforce development. Public Sector HR Systems: The Navy moved sailors’ personnel records and applications from a flood-prone data center to the cloud, aiming to reduce disruption risk. Learning & Accommodation: Courts are clarifying remote-work accommodation expectations under the ADA, emphasizing interactive process duties. People Ops in Practice: Sysco approved performance-based stock awards tied to leadership continuity during its Jetro acquisition integration.