Leadership & HR Appointments: BioMarin names Cara Bauer as Chief People Officer, tasking her with scaling HR through change. Workforce Policy: Malaysia’s ministers warn that AI, gig work, and e-commerce need workforce planning and regulation to protect wages and jobs. AI & the Future of Work: Designers and HR leaders are grappling with “agentic” AI—systems that can act, not just chat—and the governance needed to keep them from going rogue. Public Sector HR: Oregon’s agency expectations progress report highlights improved performance and employee engagement across state services. Hiring & Training Access: A Boys & Girls Club scholarship helps a student fund flight training, spotlighting career pathways beyond traditional routes. Workplace Safety & Compliance: A community supervision officer role spells out drug-free requirements and background checks, underscoring stricter hiring standards. Legal & HR Risk: A Marion County school leadership dispute moves toward a planning meeting as a motion to dismiss targets claims tied to alleged harassment. Executive Search: OHA trustees name three finalists for top administrator as a CEO lawsuit timeline approaches.