The Ultimate Guide to Human Capital Management

2026 · Asian Edition

Also known as HCM.

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
Analyst Insights
Workday expands ANZ student systems push after Gartner nod
Gartner · HCM · EduTech
This month
Skillsoft's CAISY use surges as workers seek AI practice
IDC · HCM · Digital Transformation
This month
Appspace named Gartner leader in workplace experience
Gartner · HCM · SaaS
This month
Tanium appoints Carol MacKinlay as Chief People Officer
Gartner · HCM · Financial Systems
This month
CFOs face AI talent squeeze amid market volatility
Gartner · HCM · Data Analytics
Last month
Expert columns
Kernel in the crosshairs: The BlackSanta threat campaign targeting recruitment workflows
By Aditya K. Sood of Aryaka
Last month
International Women's Day 2026: Death by a thousand qualifications
By Swati Deshpande of Paynt
Last month
5 ways women in tech can negotiate a pay rise
By Lucy Kemp of La Fosse
Last month
Why fintech needs more women in the room where risk decisions are made
By Kristina Nikipolska of xpate
Last month
It's time to make a genuine effort to retain experienced and capable women
By Emma Mani of GumGum
Last month
Why talent systems, not ambition, are holding women back in tech
By Cia Kouparitsas of Greenbeam
Last month
Why workplaces must adapt to unlock women’s leadership
By Yasmine Amani of Banking Circle Australia
Last month
This International Women's Day, lean on proof (of skill, of impact and of potential)
By Sarah Noe-Danzl of Skillable
Last month
What women actually want from the future of work (Hint: It's not ping-pong tables)
By Emily Parker-Woodland of Ridepanda
Last month
How can the tech industry sustain gender equality momentum?
By Sandra Aldi of Datadobi
Last month
How do we give to gain in a fractured world?
By Nayeli Vivanco of International House at UC Berkeley
Last month
Building inclusively at scale: Empowering women in the data center boom
By Kelly Han of Compu Dynamics
Last month
International Women's Day: Expanding access, accelerating progress
By Shanthi Rajan of Linarc
Last month
Words of wisdom from Chaos female leaders: Leadership lessons for the future of technology
By Women Leaders of Chaos
Last month
Creating a bridge between STEM and tech
By Mara Barni of Fincons Group
Last month
Interviews
Atturra's Chris Rae: Choose the happy path (or, why 'perfect' automation fails)
Discussing Productivity
Last month
Scale By Avec says strategic hiring is the key in the age of AI
Discussing Collaboration
Last month
Platform consolidation the path to strategic compliance value - Workiva
Discussing Business Intelligence
Last month
Exclusive: Cybrary on cyber training as tailored defence, not checkbox
Discussing Skills shortage
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
'The AI hype has value': SAP's Muhammad Alam speaks to the ROI debate
Discussing Software-as-a-Service
Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Recent news
Seatrium taps Workday HCM to modernise HR operations
About Unified Communications
Last month
Singapore firms favour specialist skills & contractors
About Marketing
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Tanium names Satyen Desai ASEAN Regional Vice President
About Cloud Services
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
Budget 2026 to drive AI adoption & skills in Singapore
About IT Industry
Sun, 15th Feb 2026
AI surge set to power Malaysia's economic growth in 2026
About Productivity
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
AI agents go mainstream in Singapore sales teams
About Customer Relationship Management
Mon, 9th Feb 2026
Singapore HR leaders pivot to change & wellbeing focus
About Mental Health
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Indosat hailed among top Southeast Asia workplaces
About Firewalls
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Freshworks launches standalone platform to boost business teams
About Unified Communications
Mon, 1st Dec 2025
Techcombank backs Vietnam A.I. Challenge with $1 million fund
About Education, Learning & Training
Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Agentic AI and the rise of augmented human capabilities
About Software-as-a-Service
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Singapore firms set to boost AI spend to SGD $18.9m amid data gaps
About Productivity
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Singapore HR leaders embrace AI but automation risks remain
About Talent retention
Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Krenovator launches AI platform to streamline global recruitment
About Marketing
Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Dyna.Ai to showcase real-world finance AI at Singapore event
About Productivity
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Manhattan Associates named top five Singapore workplace for 2025
About Collaboration
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
CelcomDigi launches CD:NXT to equip 5,000 youths with AI skills
About Unified Communications
Fri, 29th Aug 2025
FairPrice & Google Cloud launch new AI assistants for retail
About Customer service
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
DBS unveils iCoach AI platform to make coaching accessible to all staff
About Education, Learning & Training
Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
Relativity expands aiR generative AI tools for legal teams in Asia
About Data management
Tue, 8th Jul 2025
Top players
Other guides