Leadership Change: Wayne Transports Inc. named Jess Siemers CEO, highlighting his in-house HR buildout and recruiting/onboarding systems as the company scales. Workplace Accountability: Wicomico Nursing Home faces public scrutiny after employees and families alleged staffing shortages, outsourcing, and a toxic culture under new leadership. Benefits & Retention: A new checklist argues perks are shrinking, so employees are prioritizing benefits tied to financial security, wellbeing, and career growth. Hiring & Inclusion: Oregon’s State Rehabilitation Council recognized Corvallis employers Chateau Home Furnishings and Fred Meyer for supportive hiring and meaningful roles for people with disabilities. Workforce Development: Oklahoma City selected Derrick Kiel as its next fire chief, the first Black chief in department history. HR Operations & Compliance: Volusia County’s internal audit flagged major building-permit process gaps, including expired permits and lost revenue, with HR-linked resignations tied to a probe. Digital HR Access: OPM rolled out a faster eOPF documents request service for former federal employees and retirees. Labor Policy Tech: Interior Ministry launched an evening work-permit digital service to cut processing time and steps. AI & Jobs: New analysis finds female-dominated occupations are among the most exposed to AI automation. Workforce Pipeline: ATW Training Solutions acquired the Iowa Employment Conference, expanding its employment-law and HR best-practice platform.