Workplace Accountability: UCLA employees allege toxic leadership and misuse of funds by the head of strategic communications, with court filings tied to a Regents-commissioned investigation. Higher Ed Workforce Risk: The University of Maine warns a projected $19M shortfall could mean layoffs, program closures, and larger class sizes. Public Service Leadership: South Africa’s public service department has struggled to fill its director-general post for nearly two years, highlighting staffing and governance breakdowns. Incivility Costs: A new study estimates each workplace act of rudeness can cost about $19.74 via lost focus and productivity. HR Compliance & Pay: Malaysia’s PERKESO is expanding Employment Insurance SIP benefits from Oct. 1, including higher training support and re-employment allowances. Hiring & Training Pipelines: Philip Morris expands its Makati global services hub, creating 80+ new roles, while the Philippines IT-BPM sector targets $42B revenue on growing global capability centers. Employee Well-Being: A US case spotlights HR pushing a worker back after a heart attack despite medical restrictions. Local HR Policy: Wilcox County advances a retirement plan amendment for full-time employees while continuing debate over a new jail site. Workplace Safety & Misconduct: Ireland’s Mountjoy Prison bakery is reportedly shut over concerns it was used as a contraband delivery route.