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
Employers urged to treat mental health as workplace issue
Business leaders say burnout is a hard financial risk, urging employers to build mental health into job design, leadership and daily operations.
Baxter Freight wins B Corp certification in Nottingham
The certification will help the Nottingham logistics firm signal lower-emission supply-chain work and ethical standards to customers and suppliers.
Cezanne appoints Julie Lally as Chief Product Officer
The hire is aimed at sharpening product strategy as Cezanne tries to link HR and payroll more closely for customers.
AI saves marketers time but not strategy, survey says
Most marketers say AI saves time, yet few see it freeing them for strategy as teams face higher output demands and more complex workflows.
Turning practical AI use cases into measurable impact
Contact centres are using AI to cut admin, explain demand spikes and help agents, with savings and faster resolutions already visible.
TomTom taps HowNow for skills-based learning shift
A new AI skills-mapping platform will give the Dutch geolocation group real-time visibility of workforce gaps and learning needs.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Human Capital Management
Atera offers fee-free Robin if AI misses support target
Workday expands ANZ student systems push after Gartner nod
Skillsoft's CAISY use surges as workers seek AI practice
Appspace named Gartner leader in workplace experience
Tanium appoints Carol MacKinlay as Chief People Officer
Featured News
Atturra's Chris Rae: Choose the happy path (or, why 'perfect' automation fails)
Western Australian mines have cut HR processing time by 80% after a new SAP-linked system let workers self-serve compliance records.
Scale By Avec says strategic hiring is the key in the age of AI
AI is forcing firms to rethink hiring, as Scale By Avec says training and human skills matter more than simple headcount cuts.
Platform consolidation the path to strategic compliance value - Workiva
Consolidated GRC platforms are turning box-ticking compliance into strategic value, says Workiva, as AI raises the stakes on data quality.
Expert Columns
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
Building our own table: Lessons for women entering tech in the age of AI
The hidden support gaps holding women back at work
5 ways women in tech can negotiate a pay rise
The role of technology in rebalancing performance and wellbeing
International Women's Day: From fixing women to fixing systems
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
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
Exclusive: Cybrary on cyber training as tailored defence, not checkbox
'The AI hype has value': SAP's Muhammad Alam speaks to the ROI debate
Recent Human Capital Management News
Workday lands finance & HR system at Sovereign Network Group
Unified software should give the housing group clearer control over costs, staffing and service delivery as it manages 85,000 homes.
UK firms rethink AI use to cut wasted work and boost output
Companies are finding that AI boosts performance only when it removes repetitive work, with human judgement still needed to prevent errors and burnout.
UK businesses urged to rethink productivity amid AI shift
AI is forcing UK firms to rethink productivity as leaders warn that gains will depend on fixing workflows, skills and integration gaps.
Disabled people urge role in AI design to improve access
AI could leave disabled users behind unless they are involved from the start, according to a UK poll of 1,032 adults.
Seriös Group posts record growth & wins data award
Growth at the Newcastle data firm has climbed 53% as award wins and fresh client deals lift its profile beyond the North East.
HBHR launches HRGenie Auto amid payroll error fears
Payroll mistakes are already pushing some workers into debt, as HBHR says 61% of employees would quit if errors continued for six months.
Employment Hero launches HeroForce UK employment model
Small UK employers could cut compliance headaches as the firm takes on payroll, tax and statutory duties under a new managed employment model.
8x8 launches retail nationwide for shared store devices
Retailers could cut missed calls and IT overhead as shared devices let the nearest shop-floor worker answer across shifts.
Pluxee UK launches financial wellbeing hub with Attivo
It aims to ease a GBP £10.3 billion annual hit to UK employers from staff financial stress by adding regulated advice and planning tools.
Tes launches Tes360 to connect school & trust data
Schools and trusts could cut admin and spot pupil risks earlier as fragmented data and software are pulled into one system.
Securitas names Alan Rae UK North & BAE Systems chief
The move broadens Securitas’ regional leadership in Northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland while keeping continuity on a key BAE Systems account.
Recruiters warn AI may be screening out strong candidates
Recruitment firms risk missing talent as automated screening leaves many candidates feeling rejected before a human ever reviews their CV.
Young workers overlook payroll as strategic career option
Only 3% of 18-to-24-year-olds see payroll as strategic, raising concerns over future recruitment and pay accuracy for employers.
UK workers spend more time on admin than European peers
UK office staff lose nearly two working days a week to admin, leaving many disengaged and prompting some to consider quitting.
UK tech workers demand better AI training from employers
Only 58% of UK tech staff have formal AI training, leaving daily users exposed to errors, privacy risks and weak oversight.
ControlUp tops USD $100 million ARR & becomes unicorn
Demand for automated workplace IT has pushed ControlUp past USD $100 million ARR, lifting its valuation above USD $1 billion.
Bensons for Beds picks WorkJam for frontline teams
More than 1,800 staff will get a single app for pay, training and tasks as the bed retailer replaces several legacy systems.
Welcome to the Jungle launches all-in-one hiring suite
Recruiters could save hours per vacancy as the new platform bundles screening, sourcing and tracking amid rising application volumes.
Adobe flags common fonts failing basic accessibility tests
Poor type choices could leave internal PDFs and branded documents unreadable for dyslexic users, exposing UK employers to Equality Act risks.
Women could return to UK tech under better conditions
Better pay, flexibility and clearer progression could tempt thousands of former female tech workers back, Akamai research suggests.
Job Moves
Cezanne appoints Julie Lally as Chief Product Officer
Securitas names Alan Rae UK North & BAE Systems chief
Advania names new UK CFO & CMO following expansion
PushON appoints Emma Gunn & Emily Harris amid growth
Certino names Tom Martin-Lockyer as new Chief Executive
Kubus expands leadership to drive five year growth plan
Willo hires Jim Berrisford to lead global partnerships push
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Serbus completes executive team for UK security push
Copilot Capital boosts senior team with key promotions
