Job Security in State Sector: Indonesia says its plan to shrink state-owned enterprises to 250–300 won’t mean layoffs for workers. Workforce Disruption in Finance: Caribbean unions warn fintech firms are moving into banking without the same taxes and regulation as traditional banks, raising fears of job displacement. Public Works Integrity: Antigua and Barbuda’s opposition senator questions whether road resurfacing is being done properly—or repeatedly to profit contractors—calling for stronger oversight. AI-Driven Restructuring: British American Tobacco plans to cut about 9,000 jobs as it shifts toward “technology enabled” operations and AI-backed outsourcing. Payroll Community Building: ProHRPay Consulting launches a Middle East Payroll Association chapter as payroll roles move from operations to strategic workforce support. ESG Coworking Expansion: The Work Project signs to open a third London location in a net-zero office, adding 26,000 sq ft of flexible workspace. Disaster & Safety Focus: A civil engineering expert links Venezuela’s earthquake building collapses to multiple factors—construction age, maintenance, soil effects, and shallow quake impacts—highlighting why safer design and codes matter for workers and communities.