The Ultimate Guide to Human Capital Management
A curated Asian 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.
Asian Human Capital Management News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Pinecone launches first serverless cloud region in Singapore
Pinecone opens first serverless cloud region in Singapore as it rolls out Nexus, KnowQL, a Marketplace and a USD $20 Builder tier.
Singapore employers struggle to fill tech roles amid AI
Singapore employers widen use of outsourcing and training as 95% struggle to hire tech staff and data roles prove hardest amid AI shift.
Singapore graduate jobs hold up better than senior hiring
LinkedIn data show Singapore's entry-level hiring fell just 4.43% as smaller firms, internships and cross-sector moves reshape graduate recruitment.
Lotte Rental extends Rimini Street deal to cut costs
Lotte Rental extends Rimini Street support for Oracle and SAP systems, aiming to halve annual software spending and fund AI and cloud projects.
Workday expands into Vietnam with partner-led push
Workday deepens Southeast Asia bet with Vietnam launch, backed by five partners and nearly 300 staff across Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.
Singaporeans want phone support as firms push digital
Singaporeans still prefer calls for customer support, but firms are shifting budgets to digital self-service and AI, risking a widening gap.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Human Capital Management
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
CFOs face AI talent squeeze amid market volatility
Featured News
Atturra's Chris Rae: Choose the happy path (or, why 'perfect' automation fails)
Atturra's Chris Rae says successful automation starts with the happy path, as a new AI platform cuts mining HR compliance workload by 80%.
Scale By Avec says strategic hiring is the key in the age of AI
Scale By Avec urges firms to rethink hiring in AI era, backing training, human skills and entry-level pathways over 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
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
This International Women's Day, lean on proof (of skill, of impact and of potential)
What women actually want from the future of work (Hint: It's not ping-pong tables)
How can the tech industry sustain gender equality momentum?
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
Malaysia chases AI hub status but workplace use lags
Malaysia pitches itself as a regional AI hub, but new research shows workplace adoption lags far behind the technology's potential.
Open Campus pilots verifiable hiring credentials in Vietnam
Open Campus to test blockchain-backed verifiable education credentials in Vietnam recruitment with Le & Associates and SKALE.
Seatrium taps Workday HCM to modernise HR operations
Seatrium adopts Workday HCM to standardise HR for 24,000 staff, using AI and automation to speed workforce planning across global sites.
Singapore firms favour specialist skills & contractors
Singapore employers tighten permanent headcount, channelling spend into scarce AI, cyber and data skills while ramping up contract hiring.
Tanium names Satyen Desai ASEAN Regional Vice President
Tanium appoints Satyen Desai as ASEAN regional vice president to spearhead endpoint security growth amid rising hybrid work threats.
Budget 2026 to drive AI adoption & skills in Singapore
Global tech firms say Singapore's Budget 2026 marks a shift from pilot projects to large-scale AI rollout and workforce-wide skills upgrades.
AI surge set to power Malaysia's economic growth in 2026
Malaysia banks on AI, chips and data centres to sustain 4-5% growth in 2026, as SME adoption and workforce skills emerge as key tests.
AI agents go mainstream in Singapore sales teams
AI agents are rapidly entering Singapore sales teams, with 80% already using AI tools as leaders turn to automation to ease admin pressures.
Singapore HR leaders pivot to change & wellbeing focus
Singapore HR leaders are shifting from compliance to driving change, stakeholder engagement and wellbeing as core priorities.
Indosat hailed among top Southeast Asia workplaces
Indosat has been named to the 2025 Fortune Best Companies to Work For Southeast Asia list, the only Indonesian telecoms operator recognised.
Freshworks launches standalone platform to boost business teams
Freshworks unveils Freshservice for Business Teams as a standalone platform, enabling HR, Finance and Legal to independently manage internal workflows.
Techcombank backs Vietnam A.I. Challenge with $1 million fund
Techcombank funds Vietnam's National A.I. Challenge with $1 million scholarships to boost local AI talent and digital innovation nationwide.
Agentic AI and the rise of augmented human capabilities
Agentic AI shifts focus from automation to augmentation, enabling humans and AI to collaborate, enhancing productivity and reshaping future workplaces.
Singapore firms set to boost AI spend to SGD $18.9m amid data gaps
Singapore firms plan to boost AI spending to SGD $18.9m this year, with rising ROI but face challenges in workforce skills and data integration.
Singapore HR leaders embrace AI but automation risks remain
Two-thirds of routine HR tasks in Singapore will be automated by 2026, but concerns over AI fairness and compliance linger among leaders.
Krenovator launches AI platform to streamline global recruitment
Krenovator launches HastyHire, an AI platform streamlining recruitment with video interviews, bias detection and 70+ language support across global markets.
Dyna.Ai to showcase real-world finance AI at Singapore event
Dyna.Ai will showcase its AI tools for finance at Singapore Fintech Festival 2025, highlighting real-world applications driving efficiency and growth in the sector.
Manhattan Associates named top five Singapore workplace for 2025
Manhattan Associates has been ranked among Singapore's top five workplaces for 2025, with all employees reporting a positive and inclusive work environment.
CelcomDigi launches CD:NXT to equip 5,000 youths with AI skills
CelcomDigi launches CD:NXT to train 5,000 Malaysian youths in AI, 5G and digital skills, supporting the nation's drive towards a digital economy and innovation.
FairPrice & Google Cloud launch new AI assistants for retail
FairPrice teams up with Google Cloud to launch AI-powered shopping assistants, enhancing customer experience and staff efficiency in its stores across Southeast Asia.