The Ultimate Guide to Human Capital Management

2026 · Indian Edition

Also known as HCM.

Human Capital Management (HCM) is a vital discipline focusing on the strategic management of an organization's workforce. It encompasses various functions including recruitment, payroll, talent development, employee engagement, and compliance. In today's fast-evolving business landscape, technology plays an increasingly central role in transforming HCM practices to improve efficiency and employee experience.

Recent stories in this field highlight how cloud-based HCM platforms, artificial intelligence, and automation redefine the HR function from traditional administrative tasks to strategic enablers of business success. Solutions like Workday, Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM, SAP SuccessFactors, and emerging AI tools are helping organizations streamline HR operations, enhance workforce analytics, and personalize employee experiences. Additionally, partnerships and innovations in workforce management platforms are enabling companies to effectively adapt to workforce challenges such as talent shortages, regulatory complexities, and hybrid working models.

By exploring the latest trends, case studies, and expert insights on Human Capital Management, readers can learn how modern HCM systems leverage technology to optimize workforce productivity, promote diversity and inclusion, and support organizational growth. Whether you are a business leader, HR professional, or technology enthusiast, this collection of stories offers valuable perspectives on enhancing the human side of business through innovative human capital solutions.

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Analyst Insights
Gartner tips AI to upend work tools, hiring & data
Gartner · HCM · Data Analytics
Last week
Gartner: LLMs to reshape PR budgets & staff chatbots
Gartner · HCM · MarTech
Last month
CFOs boost tech & AI budgets as hiring growth stalls
Gartner · HCM · SaaS
Last month
CFOs boost tech, sales & AI as headcount growth slows
Gartner · HCM · Manufacturing
Last month
Kore.ai secures new funding to scale agentic AI tools
Gartner · HCM · SaaS
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Expert columns
Kernel in the crosshairs: The BlackSanta threat campaign targeting recruitment workflows
By Aditya K. Sood of Aryaka
Last week
Platform consolidation the path to strategic compliance value - Workiva
By Donovan Jackson
Last week
International Women's Day 2026: Death by a thousand qualifications
By Swati Deshpande of Paynt
This month
5 ways women in tech can negotiate a pay rise
By Lucy Kemp of La Fosse
This month
Why fintech needs more women in the room where risk decisions are made
By Kristina Nikipolska of xpate
This month
It's time to make a genuine effort to retain experienced and capable women
By Emma Mani of GumGum
This month
Why talent systems, not ambition, are holding women back in tech
By Cia Kouparitsas of Greenbeam
This month
Why workplaces must adapt to unlock women’s leadership
By Yasmine Amani of Banking Circle Australia
This month
This International Women's Day, lean on proof (of skill, of impact and of potential)
By Sarah Noe-Danzl of Skillable
This month
What women actually want from the future of work (Hint: It's not ping-pong tables)
By Emily Parker-Woodland of Ridepanda
This month
How can the tech industry sustain gender equality momentum?
By Sandra Aldi of Datadobi
This month
How do we give to gain in a fractured world?
By Nayeli Vivanco of International House at UC Berkeley
This month
Building inclusively at scale: Empowering women in the data center boom
By Kelly Han of Compu Dynamics
This month
International Women's Day: Expanding access, accelerating progress
By Shanthi Rajan of Linarc
This month
Words of wisdom from Chaos female leaders: Leadership lessons for the future of technology
By Women Leaders of Chaos
This month
Interviews
Exclusive: Cybrary on cyber training as tailored defence, not checkbox
Discussing Skills shortage
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
'The AI hype has value': SAP's Muhammad Alam speaks to the ROI debate
Discussing Software-as-a-Service
Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Recent news
MHP named ServiceNow's Automotive Partner of the Year
About Productivity
Last week
Fairview selects Workday to modernise HR, finance, supply
About Cloud Services
Last week
Skills-based cyber talent practices boost retention
About Recruitment
Last week
AI productivity gains erased by document verification
About Data Protection
Last week
monday.com gives AI agents full user status on platform
About Software-as-a-Service
Last week
monday.com opens workspace doors to external AI agents
About Cloud Services
Last week
Asia Pacific faces trust & culture test in AI shift
About Productivity
Last week
EarnIn tops 1m Live Pay uses as real-time wages grow
About Payroll Systems
Last week
RingCentral unveils AIR Pro no-code AI contact agents
About Cloud Services
Last week
AI plans threaten junior hiring as staff left unready
About Recruitment
Last week
Persistent named among TIME's Best Asia-Pacific firms
About IT services
Last week
Persistent named among TIME's top Asia-Pacific firms
About IT services
Last week
PPDS reports rise in women across global AV workforce
About IT services
This month
TestGorilla unveils AI fluency tests to reshape hiring
About Transparency
This month
Vistra & G-P launch unified path for global hiring
About Taxation
This month
Job moves
Altimetrik names Dhirendra Nath as Chief HR Officer
Move at Wipro
Last week
OpenAI appoints Arvind KC as new Chief People Officer
Move at Google
Last month
Omnissa adds Board Directors & new HR Chief for growth
Move at Cisco
Last month
Workday appoints Yen Yen Tan to steer Southeast Asia AI
Move at HP
Last month
UKG names Paul Broughton Asia Pacific managing director
Move at UKG
Last month
Qualtrics names Jason Maynard CEO to drive AI growth
Move at Oracle
Last month
Qualtrics names Jason Maynard CEO to drive AI growth
Move at Oracle
Last month
Pluralsight names Michael Ross as new Chief Product Officer
Move at Pluralsight
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Komodor bolsters leadership for AI driven SRE growth
Move at HP
Sat, 24th Jan 2026
Skillsoft names Bernard Barbour as new technology chief
Move at Skillsoft
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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