The Ultimate Guide to Human Capital Management
A curated Indian edition of TechDay 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.
Indian Human Capital Management News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Persistent named among TIME's Best Asia-Pacific firms
Persistent earns spot on TIME's Best Asia-Pacific Companies 2026 list, ranking ninth in regional professional services and seventh in India.
Lockton India unveils AI-powered LocktonThrive platform
Lockton India launches LocktonThrive, an AI-powered platform unifying physical, mental, social and financial wellbeing into one interface.
Toast opens new Bengaluru tech hub to drive growth
Toast has opened a 64,000-square-foot Bengaluru tech hub at RMZ Ecoworld to scale product development, hiring and global innovation.
Madhya Pradesh to digitise 50m records on EDU Chain
Madhya Pradesh will digitise up to 50 million university records on Open Campus's EDU Chain in an 18-month blockchain credential push.
NetApp names Ranjit Kumar Singh India HR site leader
NetApp appoints Ranjit Kumar Singh as India HR site leader and senior director, underscoring the country's growing global strategic role.
The great reskilling myth: How right-sized ERP training cuts consultant fees and empowers your existing team
Right-sized ERP training empowers existing teams, cuts costly consultant fees, and debunks the myth that all employees need extensive reskilling.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Human Capital Management
Atera offers fee-free Robin if AI misses support target
Workday expands ANZ student systems push after Gartner nod
Skillsoft's CAISY use surges as workers seek AI practice
Appspace named Gartner leader in workplace experience
CFOs face AI talent squeeze amid market volatility
Featured News
Atturra's Chris Rae: Choose the happy path (or, why 'perfect' automation fails)
Western Australian mines have cut HR processing time by 80% after a new SAP-linked system let workers self-serve compliance records.
Scale By Avec says strategic hiring is the key in the age of AI
AI is forcing firms to rethink hiring, as Scale By Avec says training and human skills matter more than simple headcount cuts.
Platform consolidation the path to strategic compliance value - Workiva
Consolidated GRC platforms are turning box-ticking compliance into strategic value, says Workiva, as AI raises the stakes on data quality.
Expert Columns
Kernel in the crosshairs: The BlackSanta threat campaign targeting recruitment workflows
International Women's Day 2026: Death by a thousand qualifications
5 ways women in tech can negotiate a pay rise
Why fintech needs more women in the room where risk decisions are made
It's time to make a genuine effort to retain experienced and capable women
Why talent systems, not ambition, are holding women back in tech
Why workplaces must adapt to unlock women’s leadership
This International Women's Day, lean on proof (of skill, of impact and of potential)
What women actually want from the future of work (Hint: It's not ping-pong tables)
How can the tech industry sustain gender equality momentum?
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
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
Exclusive: Cybrary on cyber training as tailored defence, not checkbox
'The AI hype has value': SAP's Muhammad Alam speaks to the ROI debate
Recent Human Capital Management News
ASME brings IMECE to India, marking record student engagement
ASME hosted IMECE India 2025 in Hyderabad, marking the first time the event was held outside the US, with record student participation and diverse engineering initiatives.
Beyond Key named one of India's top mid-size workplaces for 2025
Beyond Key is named one of India's top mid-size workplaces for 2025, recognised for its inclusive culture and commitment to employee well-being.
Jobizo secures INR ₹12 crore to drive healthtech staffing growth
Jobizo raises INR ₹12 crore to enhance its healthtech platform, aiming to boost healthcare staffing across India and expand into 41 international markets.
Neat expands Indian presence with 190% revenue growth
Neat, a Norwegian video tech firm, is expanding in India following a 190% revenue surge in FY2024, driven by rising demand for hybrid work solutions.
Beyond Key recognised as top IT workplace for 2024
Beyond Key has been named one of the best workplaces in IT and IT-BPM for 2024, highlighting its focus on employee well-being and innovation.
SmartBear boosts India's tech industry with new DevOps Academy in Bangalore
Software development firm SmartBear amplifies India investments by inaugurating a new DevOps Academy in Bangalore, advancing the local demand for proficient cloud engineers.
Impactsure, Tesselate to enhance financial decision-making
Indian digital transformation leader, Impactsure, partners with France's Tesselate to revamp decision-making in financial institutions.
WalkMe and Deloitte India enter strategic alliance
WalkMe has entered into an alliance agreement with Deloitte India, a global expert in Human Capital and Business Transformation Consulting.
Omnissa adds Windows Server management to Workspace ONE
Omnissa expands Workspace ONE with Windows Server management, aiming to cut costs and simplify IT operations with one cloud console.
Deel launches Akai to automate back-office workflows
Operations teams could cut weeks of manual work as Deel opens Akai, already handling 100,000 cases a month, to external users.
Tech Mahindra deepens UKG partnership in North America
The tie-up could speed adoption of workforce software among North American retailers and manufacturers seeking tighter payroll and scheduling control.
KPMG expands ServiceNow alliance in USD $40 million AI push
Clients could see faster AI rollouts across back-office workflows as KPMG deepens a three-year USD $40 million alliance with ServiceNow.
ServiceNow unveils Otto & expands AI Control Tower
The move aims to help enterprises govern AI tools across clouds and systems as they wrestle with rising risk, complexity and automation.
Origin partners ServiceNow to embed benefits answers
Employees will be able to get benefits answers in ServiceNow without raising HR tickets, as the integration targets routine enquiries that bog down teams.
SAP buys Prior Labs to boost enterprise AI research
The deal gives SAP a dedicated European AI lab aimed at better predictions from business data, from payment delays to supplier risk.
Pinecone launches Nexus to boost AI agent task success
Task completion for AI agents could rise sharply as Pinecone’s Nexus aims to cut latency, token use and human review in enterprise workflows.
Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team upgrades to TeamViewer ONE
The switch is meant to cut downtime and sharpen data flows across factory, office and trackside operations under Formula 1's cost cap.
Rippling launches SOC 2 compliance tool for IT teams
Compliance checks can now draw on existing workforce data, cutting months of manual SOC 2 prep for IT teams already using Rippling.
Eptura adds AI tools & real-time workplace analytics
Facility teams could gain a clearer view of office use and maintenance as Eptura rolls out AI assistants, live analytics and shared data tools.
Sage buys Doyen AI to speed finance software rollout
The move could cut costly rollout delays for finance teams, as Sage brings in-house AI that speeds data migration, mapping and configuration.