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
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
Workday expands ANZ student systems push after Gartner nod
Featured News
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.
How the 'human hour' mentality influences the future of tech
AI pilots are faltering where firms still judge success by hours saved, leaving customer value and workforce design unresolved.
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
MAAC launches new career tracks at Delhi creative summit
More than 600 students left Delhi with guidance on portfolios and studio expectations as MAAC unveiled new training routes for creative jobs.
Salesforce to train one million Indians in AI by 2030
The push reflects rising demand for AI jobs in India as Salesforce aims to widen access to training, internships and employer links.
India employers lag on AI training as skills gap widens
Many firms are spending heavily on AI tools, but weak training is slowing gains and prompting more staff to seek skills elsewhere.
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.
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.
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.