Construction & Skills Mismatch: Long Island construction employment kept sliding in July, with Nassau and Suffolk down 900 jobs year over year, even as data centers and advanced manufacturing still struggle to find qualified workers. Labor Market Snapshot: U.S. job openings edged up in July to 7.27 million while layoffs fell to the lowest level since January, pointing to steady but cautious hiring. Major Hiring Investments: Walmart plans a next-gen fulfillment center in Carnesville, Georgia, with a $1.3B investment and 1,000 jobs; Eaton will add a $242M North Little Rock, Arkansas facility expected to create 1,200 jobs; GE Appliances is investing $1B in Louisville to expand laundry production. Work Authorization & Immigration: EB3.Work updates PERM processing timelines for employers, while new CPT authorization rules are disrupting international students’ internship plans. Corporate Restructuring: Uber reportedly cuts about 10% of staff as it streamlines teams and shifts spending toward ride-sharing, delivery, and robotaxis. Workforce Development & Education: UCO launches new AI degrees, and Tractor Supply backs the FFA Future Leaders Scholarship with 146 awards. Public Sector Hiring: Tennessee’s TBI opens Special Agent Criminal Investigator roles in the Middle Region. AI & Compliance: A new workplace AI regulation guide highlights how employers can navigate the changing legal landscape.