The Ultimate Guide to Human Capital Management
A curated Asian 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.
Asian Human Capital Management News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
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.
Singapore Management University modernises operations
The overhaul has already triggered nearly 3,900 workflows and onboarded more than 10,000 suppliers, tightening controls across campus operations.
ITSEC Asia signs cyber deal with PT INTI in Indonesia
The tie-up opens access to government and state-owned enterprise contracts as Indonesia seeks to bolster cyber defences and specialist skills.
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 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
5 ways women in tech can negotiate a pay rise
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
