Workforce Policy & Benefits: The U.S. Treasury issued guidance for employer-sponsored contributions to employees’ children’s “Trump Accounts,” allowing up to $2,500 annually on a tax-preferred basis—aimed at attracting and retaining workers. HR Tech & Automation: Oracle launched agentic AI features across Fusion Cloud HCM for workforce planning, learning, mobility, and manager coaching, while Avalara highlighted the need for “penny-perfect” accuracy in AI-driven tax compliance. Employee Experience: New research finds microbreaks work best when paired with practical planning and organizing, boosting energy and motivation during the workday. Hiring & Mobility: Work visa processing is taking longer for many applicants, forcing employers to build delays into hiring timelines and start legal help earlier. Workforce Development: Bahrain’s BDB rolled out the “Nawat” talent programme, and Khaleeji Bank closed its Future Leaders Academy to build leadership, financial literacy, and digital skills. Public Sector HR: Springfield voters will weigh charter changes tied to personnel and finance efficiency, including delegation and purchasing streamlining. Workplace Fraud Controls: Three Link launched ExpenseGuard for Workday to flag expense anomalies and speed up high-risk reviews.