The Ultimate Guide to Human Capital Management
A curated American 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.
American Human Capital Management News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Cognizant named to Newsweek's admired workplaces list
The repeat honour could help Cognizant recruit talent as it expands AI training and plans to hire 1,500 US college graduates.
Velric launches AI hiring platform with candidate score
Employers are getting a task-based alternative to CV screening as the platform aims to curb inflated credentials and AI-written applications.
Vacant roles cost firms USD $14,700 a month: survey
More than half of employers say a prolonged vacancy is as costly as a rushed bad hire, with lost business and staff strain mounting fast.
Vacant roles cost firms USD $14,700 a month, survey finds
Most leaders say prolonged vacancies are hurting customers and revenue, as a US survey pegs each critical empty post at USD $14,700 a month.
Sims Crane names Katie MacGillivary Chief Financial Officer
The appointment bolsters Sims Crane's push across the US Southeast as it seeks stronger financial leadership for expansion.
Mowery & Schoenfeld promotes seven to partner roles
Seven internal promotions broaden Mowery & Schoenfeld's tax and advisory leadership as the Illinois firm marks its 30th anniversary.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Human Capital Management
Security Journey launches AI training for wider workforce
Dayforce named leader in Gartner workforce management
Remote makes its AI training course free to workers
CFOs widen remit as firms seek broader finance chiefs
Netchex launches AI HR teammates for deskless workers
Featured News
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DocuWare prepared for launch of new interface, IDP, AI tool
Existing customers will get the redesigned platform free as DocuWare readies AI-driven document search and extraction tools for autumn.
AI will fade, says Dell Technologies' ephemeral Chief AI Officer
Dell says agentic AI should shift routine tasks below the machine line, freeing staff for expert work while making the role temporary.
Future of enterprise software is agentic apps, says Oracle
Oracle is targeting a common blocker to AI adoption by adding governance, human checks and audit trails to its agentic app builder.
Expert Columns
The five year wall
AI job rush exposes firms that don't understand their workforce
AI is forcing leaders to rethink how teams work
International Women's Day 2026: Death by a thousand qualifications
Building our own table: Lessons for women entering tech in the age of AI
5 ways women in tech can negotiate a pay rise
Why fintech needs more women in the room where risk decisions are made
Why talent systems, not ambition, are holding women back in tech
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The transformation of leadership: Building what's next in construction
Why workplaces must adapt to unlock women’s leadership
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
DocuWare prepared for launch of new interface, IDP, AI tool
AI will fade, says Dell Technologies' ephemeral Chief AI Officer
Future of enterprise software is agentic apps, says Oracle
How the 'human hour' mentality influences the future of tech
Atturra's Chris Rae: Choose the happy path (or, why 'perfect' automation fails)
Recent Human Capital Management News
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.
Employees back AI but say leaders lack clear direction
Employees feel more productive using AI, but many say they still lack clear guidance on how it fits company goals and career paths.
Finance teams trim software stacks as AI use rises
AI is becoming routine in finance departments, even as most teams now run six tools or fewer and plan further consolidation.
Ransomware gangs steal 896 terabytes, Zscaler says
Data theft is now driving ransom demands, with average payments rising and attackers increasingly targeting senior staff at exposed companies.
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.
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.
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.
Cook Islands trust boom opens fintech & regtech market
Rising trust registrations are forcing Cook Islands firms to invest in compliance, payments and cybersecurity systems to serve overseas clients.
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.
Australia lags US on trust in AI systems, Fujitsu finds
Poor data quality is undermining Australian firms' ability to trust AI, with 70% of leaders saying they lack full confidence in systems used internally.
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.
It & telecoms workers most likely to use shadow AI
Employees in IT and telecoms are most likely to use unapproved AI at work, despite higher awareness of the security and privacy risks, survey data shows.
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.
Safe Software plans 60-plus hires as AI demand grows
The Surrey software group will push past 400 staff this year as it adds customer-facing roles to meet surging demand for AI-ready data.
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.
Job Moves
Sims Crane names Katie MacGillivary Chief Financial Officer
Corsha appoints new chief operating & product officers
Accordion appoints two to lead finance advisory practices
Alchelyst names three senior leaders after Lyra merger
Zapier names Chief People & AI Transformation Officer to lead culture shift
