Wage Momentum for Job Switchers: ADP reports base pay for people changing jobs rose 4.7% in August (vs 3% for stayers), and gross pay jumped 7.3% for job changers—plus Atlanta Fed data shows median pay gains for switchers hit 5%. AI and Work Expectations: A World Economic Forum survey says 41% of employers expect workforce reductions by 2030 where AI can replicate tasks, but only 2% of employees expect their jobs to be eliminated, and many want training. Hiring and Pay Pressure in Retail: A UK study finds high streets are struggling—22% of small businesses say nearby shops are vacant, 64% think the UK is harder than Europe, and many have cut customer-facing staff. Labor Rights in Bangladesh: Garment workers in Ashulia staged a sit-in over three months of unpaid wages and demanded cases against labor leaders be withdrawn. Job Market and Compliance Watch: Reports highlight fraud by abuse of position targeting older victims, and new employment-law updates are circulating as employers navigate changing rules. Leadership Moves: Sentara named a new health plans executive; Salina’s chamber selected a new CEO; and Absa Bank Kenya appointed Yusuf Omari as CEO after decades in finance.