The Ultimate Guide to Human Capital Management
A curated Australian 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.
Australian Human Capital Management News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
HR Crowd launches SAP tool to check worker compliance
It aims to reduce safety and audit risks in sectors such as mining and care by showing whether workers are actually cleared for each job.
Australian workers split by age on careers & money
Australian workers in later careers are far less confident about their finances, as only 9% of 40- to 64-year-olds feel secure about money.
SAP agrees to buy TechWolf in AI push for HR tools
The deal will deepen SAP's AI tools for hiring and reskilling as employers face faster shifts in jobs, skills and workforce planning.
Australia's salary budgets edge up to 3.6% in 2027
Employers are prioritising scarce skills and critical roles as pay rises stay broadly flat across Australia, Aon said.
Zendesk names Rachita Sundar as Chief Financial Officer
Greater scrutiny over AI spending will fall on Zendesk's finance team as Rachita Sundar takes over as Chief Financial Officer.
The AI adoption metric most IT teams aren't tracking
Boards are increasingly demanding proof that AI spending is working, yet usage figures alone can leave IT unable to explain poor uptake.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Human Capital Management
Oracle launches Fusion Claw for autonomous business tasks
Oracle launches Fusion Claw for governed AI execution
Humanforce named major contender in two Everest tests
Dayforce named leader in Gartner workforce management
Remote makes its AI training course free to workers
Featured News
Scaling AI means reinventing how work gets done
The shift could reshape hiring, audits and pay as firms move from AI pilots to automated workflows that rely on new guardrails.
Workday is a Fortune 500 startup reborn for the AI era
Its AI-first overhaul has cut layers, sped product cycles and left the company betting that startup-style speed can still serve Fortune 500 customers.
The future of successful HR will use AI with human oversight
AI could free HR teams from routine admin, but Workday says sensitive hiring decisions need deterministic guardrails and explicit human oversight.
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
AI isn't the problem, Australia's natural resources industry needs business orchestration
AI will cost some jobs. Poor change management will cost more
Empowering frontline managers with the right workforce data
How AI is changing business planning
Are Australian organisations adopting AI faster than they are building workforce capability?
Smart travel, strong ROI: How to build a profitable business travel culture
AI visibility becoming the new boardroom blind spot
Why payroll errors are becoming a board-level issue in manufacturing
Why internal mobility is APAC'S broken growth engine
The workforce cost most APAC organisations are failing to measure
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Human Capital Management News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
HeadFirst Global rebrands as Vertage in AUD $16bn push
Customers will keep existing contracts unchanged until 2027 as the new Vertage name rolls out across 11 workforce businesses.
Australian care groups adopt TechnologyOne's Plus AI
The uptake signals growing demand for AI that works inside regulated systems, giving care workers faster access to data without extra reporting tools.
BrightHR warns AI workplace policies risk legal gaps
Small employers risk Fair Work disputes if AI-written policies omit key protections, BrightHR said, urging legal review before use.
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.
Aon launches Activate employee platform in Australia
Only a quarter of Australian employers offer customised benefits, leaving many staff struggling to see the value of their pay packages.
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.
Job Moves
Zendesk names Rachita Sundar as Chief Financial Officer
Gallagher appoints Neil Jarvis to Victoria & Tasmania
Banking Circle appoints Cracknell as Chief Executive Officer
eG Innovations appoints Jon Hatchuel to lead Australia
Tech Council of Australia appoints new Chief Executive
Discovery Consulting appoints SAP leader for NSW push
Aon names James Harmer Head of Global & Corporate in Australia
Prophet appoints Bec Geyer as Head of Talent & People
Kinetic IT appoints Murray Thompson to lead advisory strategy
