The Ultimate Guide to Human Capital Management
A curated Asian edition of IndustrialDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Human Capital Management (HCM).
What to know about Human Capital Management
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.
Asian Human Capital Management News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
CelcomDigi expands talent scheme with university links
More than 300 students a year could gain workplace experience as CelcomDigi ties final-year residencies to university study in Malaysia.
Singapore employers boost AI pay as wage caution grows
Demand for AI and data skills is pushing up pay in Singapore, even as more employers plan wage freezes or smaller increases in 2027.
AI just automated PR's training ground, and the profession hasn't rebuilt it
PR firms risk a future talent gap as AI wipes out the junior tasks that once taught judgement, coaching and client skills.
The next stage of HR AI adoption in Asia starts with two things
Asia's HR teams risk inaccurate or exposed employee data unless AI is built on unified records and tightly governed access.
DBS & IBF partner on AI skills & jobs in Singapore
Singapore banks face faster job changes as DBS and IBF roll out AI training, reskilling and youth pathways for workers.
Workday study finds AI tools add hours of admin in ASEAN
Fragmented AI systems are wiping out productivity gains, with one in five ASEAN workers losing more than seven hours a week to admin.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Human Capital Management
Dayforce named leader in Gartner workforce management
Remote makes its AI training course free to workers
Gartner sees finance talent shift towards digital skills
Gartner says 40% of governments will create TrustOps
Atera offers fee-free Robin if AI misses support target
Featured News
Expert Columns
AI will cost some jobs. Poor change management will cost more
AI just automated PR's training ground, and the profession hasn't rebuilt it
How AI is changing business planning
Are Australian organisations adopting AI faster than they are building workforce capability?
The next stage of HR AI adoption in Asia starts with two things
Why internal mobility is APAC'S broken growth engine
The workforce cost most APAC organisations are failing to measure
AI job rush exposes firms that don't understand their workforce
Kernel in the crosshairs: The BlackSanta threat campaign targeting recruitment workflows
International Women's Day 2026: Death by a thousand qualifications
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
AI will fade, says Dell Technologies' ephemeral Chief AI Officer
How the 'human hour' mentality influences the future of tech
Atturra's Chris Rae: Choose the happy path (or, why 'perfect' automation fails)
Scale By Avec says strategic hiring is the key in the age of AI
Platform consolidation the path to strategic compliance value - Workiva
Recent Human Capital Management News
Mastek wins Staffordshire council Oracle Cloud deal
The contract will replace Staffordshire County Council's legacy back-office systems, aiming to cut manual work and improve oversight for 875,000 residents.
Docusign launches PDF editor to streamline contracts
The new desktop app lets legal and sales teams edit PDFs, redacting data and reordering pages before sending contracts for signature.
Fraudulent hires get credentials before detection, HYPR
Most fake hires are exposed only after getting system access, leaving companies vulnerable for days and often weeks before a fraud is spotted.
HiBob launches Galileo-powered workforce intelligence
The new tools could help HR teams make tighter pay, role and review decisions using company data and specialist guidance, as rollout begins in 2026.
Salesforce expands Live Nation support & Missionforce
Fans will get round-the-clock venue help as the software firm deepens its public sector AI push, with defence revenue up 80% year on year.
Josh Bersin launches Jupiter for Galileo HR assistant
It aims to cut hallucinations and give HR teams faster, cited answers inside Copilot, Workday and other workplace systems.
Vection Technologies posts record FY26 profit on AI growth
The shift to enterprise AI has lifted Vection to its first full-year operating cash flow and a stronger pipeline worth more than AUD $10.6 million.
HR leaders grapple with AI ethics & performance reviews
Rising executive pressure is pushing HR teams to use AI, even as most leaders still worry about ethics, governance and failed software buys.
Velric launches AI hiring platform with candidate scores
Employers can now verify applicants' ability through monitored work simulations, as AI-generated tasks aim to curb résumé inflation and hiring fraud.
New York tops ECA's ranking of costliest expat cities
London's place on the list slipped as currency moves and housing costs reshaped expat budgets across 208 cities worldwide.
OpenSesame adds multi-topic AI search for training
Learning and development teams can now cut complex catalogue searches to minutes as OpenSesame expands its AI assistant across multiple topics.
Apprentice Edie Thurtell to represent Australia at Worlds
Australia's car-repair skills gap may get fresh attention as a 21-year-old apprentice heads to WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 after winning gold.
Secure Code Warrior launches Citizen AI training programme
With most firms using AI in daily work but few staff ready for it, the programme targets non-developers handling sensitive data and automations.
Covee launches AI platform after USD $750,000 raise
Smaller insurance brokers could win larger corporate accounts as the platform cuts renewal work from more than 30 hours to under two.
Uniper cuts hiring delays with AI recruitment agent
The energy group has trimmed hiring bottlenecks, cutting candidate sign-off time by 27 days and speeding screening by 13 days with AI.
ADP expands AWS tie-up to boost AI in HR & payroll
The payroll group will move core systems to AWS, aiming to speed AI features and reduce manual work across HR and tax platforms.
Hiring delays cost Australian firms customers: report
Labour shortages are leaving Australian companies unable to fill critical roles, with one in three reporting poorer service and 32% losing customers.
Salesforce backs HiBob in AI-driven workforce data push
The investment gives HiBob fresh backing to turn HR records into AI-ready business context as employers automate more day-to-day work.
Leo HR launches AI assistant for workplace issues
Smaller employers may get faster guidance on grievances and performance issues, as Leo HR adds an AI assistant to its workplace software.
Australian firms lose work amid skilled staff shortages
Australian employers are losing customers and delaying contracts as skilled vacancies linger for weeks, a survey of 214 firms found.
