Workplace Access & Security: Australia’s facilities leaders are moving beyond plastic cards toward mobile-first credentials, cutting help-desk churn while boosting convenience and security. Disability-to-Workforce Push: Bangladesh’s social welfare minister says the government aims to turn people with disabilities into employable “human resources” via education, skills training and job placement. UK Pay Compliance: A new UK pay rule raises the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates, forcing payroll and HR system updates for millions of workers. Migrant Worker Wage Probe (Italy/US): Investigators allege foreign workers on a Milan US consulate project were paid under $2 an hour after wage deductions and excessive hours, spotlighting labor exploitation risks in contracting. AI at Work (HR Impact): BCG finds a “joy paradox” for AI users—higher satisfaction but heavier cognitive load—while many firms struggle to convert saved time into real business value. Skills Visibility Gap: ETHRWorld reports 55% of organisations lack visibility into workforce skills, with only 16% using enterprise-wide skills frameworks. HR Tech & Hiring: Jably pitches its AI recruitment platform to EU ambassadors, aiming to simplify cross-border hiring and visa-related steps for foreign students. Leave Practices (APAC): Deel data shows Singapore workers take the most leave in Asia-Pacific and prefer shorter, more frequent breaks. People Risks (Marsh): A 2026 report flags AI adoption pressure, talent crunch, rising benefits costs and weak cyber literacy as top HR and risk concerns. Global Mobility (H-1B): Deel analysis suggests H-1B workers on its platform earn more than US peers in comparable roles, adding fuel to the wage debate. Budget Focus (Bangladesh): Bangladesh’s upcoming budget is framed around inclusive growth, skills-focused education and universal social security, with employment and investment as key priorities.