Workforce & Hiring Signals: L’Oréal’s talent chief says the company’s 2M+ job applications per year act like a “radar” for what Gen Z wants, arguing employers are misreading younger workers and relying on outdated hiring methods. AI for Jobs: A World Bank report highlights how emerging economies can use AI to boost productivity and public services, but warns that unreliable electricity, weak digital infrastructure, skills gaps, and limited institutional capacity can block benefits. Education-to-Employment (LATAM): Mexico launches a UNESCO–CONALEP–DGETI pilot to build “centers of excellence” for TVET quality, aiming to improve skills and productive employment for young people across Latin America and the Caribbean. Regional HR/Policy: Canada braces for 50% U.S. tariffs, with negotiators far apart—businesses warn of job losses and added pressure on North American trade talks. Disaster & Labor Impact (Colombia): After a 7.4 quake, San José del Palmar faces ongoing recovery issues like damaged homes and electricity gaps, underscoring how reconstruction needs can quickly turn into employment and services priorities. Health Tourism Jobs (Dominican Republic): The Dominican Health Tourism Association plans its 2027 International Health and Wellness Tourism Congress, targeting investment and high-value job creation.