Workplace Harassment: Amnesty International Japan staff say a harassment probe into the secretary-general hasn’t improved conditions, prompting a union boycott and board-led external investigation. White-Collar Hiring Watch: India’s white-collar hiring cooled in May (down 4% year-on-year) even as diversity hiring rose, signaling cautious employer sentiment. Mass Layoffs in Tech: Citi plans to cut 20,000 jobs worldwide by 2026, but says India roles are spared. Job Loss Fallout: Pune’s ThynkTech India allegedly shut abruptly, leaving 700+ jobless; CEO Harshal Thakre was arrested amid claims of unpaid salaries and withheld deposits. Restructuring in Mining: South Africa’s Bakubung Platinum Mine has started a retrenchment process affecting about 500 roles as it revises production strategy. Talent & Skills Pipelines: Nasscom-Zinnov estimates India’s GCCs employ 2.36 million people and target 3.5 million by 2030; Pacific Australia Skills PNG backs hospitality upskilling at Loloata Island Resort. Security & Hiring Risks: Five Eyes warns Chinese intelligence recruiters are using LinkedIn and job ads to target government and military personnel. AI’s Career Shift: India’s software engineers are increasingly supervising AI-generated work, changing hiring and skills demand.