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
Headfield holds global sales talent hunt in New Delhi
More than 300 candidates vied for sales roles as employers sought proof of practical skills over CVs at a New Delhi hiring drive.
Google tops India's most attractive employer brands
Work-life balance now outweighs pay for Indian jobseekers, with 46% planning to switch employers within six months, Randstad found.
TCS opens Gemini Experience Centre in Kolkata for AI
The centre is aimed at helping consumer firms turn AI pilots into operational tools for retail, travel and supply-chain tasks.
Nambiar Group unveils new site, sets 10,000 staff goal
The rebrand aims to sharpen the group's identity as it pursues a 10,000-strong global workforce across businesses from software to property.
India firms lag on AI readiness despite rapid adoption
Only a quarter of Indian organisations say staff are ready for AI, as deployment races ahead of training, governance and trust.
AGI Greenpac & SIG Tattva back five deep-tech start-ups
Five deep-tech start-ups won INR 75 lakhs in pilot work after a factory workshop aimed at speeding up industrial innovation.
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Logicalis cuts emissions & boosts community spending
Customers and suppliers are feeling the effect as Logicalis lifts renewable power use and raises community funding in FY26.
Workday rolls out HR system for Japfa in Indonesia
The move will centralise HR across Japfa's Indonesian units as the agri-food group seeks more consistent processes and better workforce visibility.
Rippling to nearly triple Singapore office headcount
Rising cross-border hiring demand is driving the workforce-management group to expand in Singapore and consolidate staff into a larger office.
Wipro expands Google Cloud deal for Gemini Enterprise
More than 10,000 Wipro specialists will gain access as the wider partnership aims to move Google Cloud's AI from pilots into daily enterprise workflows.
Mphasis lifts CRISIL ESG rating to 73 on green gains
Higher renewable energy use and cleaner governance helped Mphasis lift its CRISIL Core ESG Rating to 73 in FY26, from 69 a year earlier.
Zywave reports say AI reshapes insurance & HR markets
Insurers and employers are tightening AI oversight as new risks, compliance demands and workplace changes reshape underwriting, benefits and HR planning.
NIIT Learning wins 114 Brandon Hall awards with clients
The wins underline its growing influence in workplace learning, with 90 awards for NIIT Learning and 24 more for SweetRush.
Grant Thornton Australia joins Asia-Pacific platform
The move adds 1,500 professionals and deepens a cross-border model as firms race to meet client demand for seamless regional support.
NIIT Learning wins 114 Brandon Hall awards with clients
Client-backed learning programmes have won 114 Brandon Hall HCM Excellence Awards, including 24 for SweetRush since its January acquisition by NIIT Learning.
OpenSesame expands AI, leadership & safety courses
Employers can now tap a wider mix of AI, leadership and safety training as OpenSesame grows its library to 68,000 titles.
Smaller firms use AI training to recruit & keep staff
Smaller employers are using AI training to win recruits and keep staff, with 53% citing satisfaction and retention as the key payoff.
Vialto launches AI immigration tool for global mobility
HR teams can now get earlier visa, timing and cost assessments as VialtoExplore aims to cut guesswork in cross-border hiring.
HID launches self-service visitor kiosk for enterprises
Visitors at large sites may face tighter identity checks as the new kiosk links document scanning, face matching and badge issuance in one step.
