Leadership Succession: Steel Dynamics named Theresa E. Wagler as its next president and CEO, effective Jan. 1, with CFO/HR oversight among her portfolio as Mark Millett shifts to executive chairman. Workplace Culture & Pay Practices: A new Payscale analysis shows employers moving away from “peanut butter” across-the-board raises toward merit-based pay, while Microsoft is retiring its peer-feedback tool as it simplifies performance reviews. HR Tech & Records Access: OPM launched an online portal for former federal employees to request official personnel records through its eOPF Document Request Service. Compliance & People Risks: Volusia County’s audit flagged permitting and inspection weaknesses and triggered a human resources investigation that led to three employee resignations. Global Hiring & Offshoring: Qantas is reportedly in early talks to outsource up to 1,000 corporate roles to India as AI-driven transformation accelerates, raising union concerns. Workplace Harassment Litigation: A former EMT sued Woodford County alleging retaliation after reporting sexual harassment, and Marion County Schools leaders filed lawsuits against its board alleging sex discrimination and hostile work environment. Employee Development: Southeast Georgia educators took part in an externship program with local manufacturers and logistics firms to bring career pathways into classrooms. Policy Watch: Employers in the Philippines warned wage boards not to automatically follow Metro Manila’s suspended P85 minimum wage increase.