AI Hiring Liability: A federal class action targets Workday over AI screening that allegedly rejects applicants based on age, gender, disability and ethnicity—raising the question of who’s legally on the hook when HR software makes the call. HR Strategy & Skills: AIHR’s HR Trends 2027 report says AI is pushing HR toward measurable value, with surging demand for organization effectiveness and change management specialists. Military-to-Civilian Hiring: Fort Carson teamed with Hiring Our Heroes to run a two-day career summit, including resume and networking help for military spouses. AI and Early-Career Risk: A new Census Bureau-linked working paper finds AI-exposed college majors saw post-ChatGPT drops in employment and earnings, similar to graduating into a recession. Workforce Training Under Pressure: Offshore wind job training faces uncertainty as projects stall, even as workers trained for the sector look for stability. Hiring for the Holidays: Retailers and big employers are gearing up for seasonal hiring, with Michaels and Amazon among the notable options. Fed & Jobs Context: The Fed raised rates to fight inflation, a reminder that hiring and pay plans are still tied to economic headwinds. Big Manufacturing Jobs: Eli Lilly broke ground on a Houston API site, promising 600+ high-wage jobs and a talent pipeline investment.