The Ultimate Guide to Human Capital Management
A curated UK 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.
UK Human Capital Management News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
UK firms spend more on AI tools than workforce training
Many UK employers risk poor returns from AI because staff are being given tools faster than they are trained to use them.
Unit4 buys Napta to boost professional services tools
The deal deepens Unit4's push into professional services software by adding skills-based resource planning tools used across 70 countries.
Women in UK manufacturing most exposed to generative AI
Women hold 63.4% of the jobs most exposed to generative AI in UK manufacturing, raising fears the technology could widen workplace inequality.
Boards warned over costly fallout from overlooked executives
Overlooked internal candidates can trigger a costly retention problem, with replacing a senior executive estimated to cost nearly £77,000.
Reward Gateway Edenred launches Engage employee app
Frontline staff may gain easier access to benefits and recognition as the new app bundles workplace services into one mobile platform.
Westcon-Comstor named among UK's best workplaces in tech
The ranking reflects employee feedback on trust, job satisfaction and work-life balance as tech firms battle for talent and retention.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Human Capital Management
Oracle launches Fusion Claw for autonomous business tasks
Security Journey launches AI training for wider workforce
Dayforce named leader in Gartner workforce management
Remote makes its AI training course free to workers
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.
Expert Columns
The Next Evolution of Data Centres Isn't Technology. It's People
The five year wall
The true cost of an empty executive seat in fintech
Why the freelance economy might be the smartest tool a tech founder never considers
AI job rush exposes firms that don't understand their workforce
Why workplace AI is creating a quiet legal risk most businesses haven't caught up with yet
Turning practical AI use cases into measurable impact
Kernel in the crosshairs: The BlackSanta threat campaign targeting recruitment workflows
AI is forcing leaders to rethink how teams work
International Women's Day 2026: Death by a thousand qualifications
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
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
Recent Human Capital Management News
Compensation leaders miss impact of above-market pay
Many employers cannot link above-market pay to performance, with 58% assessing fewer than half of significant premiums against business outcomes.
Interactive urges firms to tighten AI oversight rules
Businesses need tighter controls as AI adoption spreads, with Interactive urging reviews, pre-launch checks and long-term workforce planning.
Remote rebrands as financial operating system for workforce
The shift aims to make cross-border payroll easier for tens of thousands of companies as Remote expands beyond tech clients in more than 150 countries.
Workday & Anthropic link AI tools for HR & finance
The tie-up will let HR and finance staff move between both systems without resetting permissions, while automating tasks such as compensation reviews and book closes.
Anthropic names Gorilla Logic as Claude services partner
Enterprise users of Claude can now tap Gorilla Logic's services to get the AI model through security reviews and into production systems.
Zendesk launches AI tools to automate employee support
Early users have already run 6 million workflows in five weeks, as the software group pushes deeper into employee support automation.
Remote rebrands as global workforce finance platform
The overhaul signals Remote's push to become a central platform for multinational payroll, as demand rises for simpler cross-border workforce administration.
Workday to acquire C1.ai for AI identity governance
The deal gives Workday a way to tie access controls to hiring and departures, reducing manual oversight as firms deploy AI agents.
Personio becomes certified B Corp after five-year effort
The certification caps a five-year review of Personio's social and environmental practices, adding external scrutiny to its HR software business.
Mastek wins Staffordshire council Oracle Cloud deal
The contract will replace Staffordshire County Council's legacy back-office systems, aiming to cut manual work and improve oversight for 875,000 residents.
ADP launches Lyric HCM in UK for multinational employers
Multinational employers will be able to manage HR, payroll and compliance in one system as ADP widens its Europe rollout to four headquarters markets.
Docusign launches PDF editor to streamline contracts
The new desktop app lets legal and sales teams edit PDFs, redacting data and reordering pages before sending contracts for signature.
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.
UK & Ireland headcount growth rebounds as AI roles rise
Hiring momentum returned across the UK and Ireland, while AI-related job changes accelerated, according to Personio's latest workforce index.
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.
UK ranks 19th for AI readiness as skills gap bites
A weak workforce skills base has left Britain behind peers, despite the strong policy and infrastructure for AI.
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.
UK leaders fear AI gap as training lags, survey finds
Many UK executives are masking AI uncertainty, with 38% fearing their careers will suffer unless they upskill within a year.
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.
Job Moves
de Novo appoints Lynette Slater as Chief Executive
Livingston James appoints Steven Davis as director
HackerOne names Naveen Bhateja as Chief People Officer
eCapital UK appoints Camilla Woodrow as Head of HR
One.site appoints Mitchell Smith as Managing Director
eCapital UK names Mike Harrison South Regional Chief
IRIS names first Chief Data & AI Officer Surya Sagi
Multiverse opens Edinburgh hub with ex-Amazon AI chief
HiBob appoints Yael Klass as Vice President of Brand
