Hiring & Boards: Collingwood, Ontario is recruiting community-minded board members to govern a new tourism organization funded by municipal accommodation tax, with about $1M a year earmarked for initiatives. Workplace & HR Risk: A federal judge let Meta’s AI-linked layoffs proceed for 26 employees, rejecting a pause while the discrimination case continues. AI & Talent: Pinecone launched Nexus, a “knowledge engine” meant to help AI agents reuse structured business context and cut repetitive retrieval costs. Public Sector Workforce: A civil service report says women made up 56% of new government hires in 2025, with most roles in education and specialized positions. Health Policy & Jobs: India’s National Health Authority wrapped a two-day review of Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY and ABDM, focusing next on digital health adoption, analytics, and financial sustainability. Compliance & Data: Vietnam’s Personal Data Protection Law is rolling out with broad reach and stronger enforcement, pushing foreign employers to tighten governance. Local HR Ops: Estes Park School District invited community members to a guest teacher discovery day, with HR covering licensing, checks, and pay.