The Ultimate Guide to Human Capital Management
A curated Kiwi 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.
Kiwi Human Capital Management News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Green Cross Health tops New Zealand employer rankings
Worker trust is overtaking brand recognition as New Zealanders reward employers that offer strong leadership, fair treatment and career growth.
Reso launches AI dispute platform for New Zealand HR
Rising grievance filings and scrutiny over AI errors in legal work are boosting demand for tools that assess workplace disputes earlier.
LearningPlanet launches Maia AI coach for workplace learning
Maia aims to give workers instant guidance in the flow of work, with managers able to turn its prompts into assignments.
Workday joins New Zealand government digital marketplace
Eligible New Zealand agencies can now buy Workday software through a pre-vetted channel, potentially speeding procurement and reducing risk.
New Zealand unveils nine industry-led school subjects
Students in Years 12 and 13 will gain school qualifications tied to jobs and training as the government seeks to ease skills shortages.
Your engagement survey is doing its best, its best is no longer good enough
Annual questionnaires are leaving managers blind to fast-moving workplace pressures, because they capture snapshots instead of actionable signals.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Human Capital Management
Dayforce named leader in Gartner workforce 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
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.
Future of enterprise software is agentic apps, says Oracle
Oracle is targeting a common blocker to AI adoption by adding governance, human checks and audit trails to its agentic app builder.
Don't lose the human connection in AI-supported recruitment
Human judgement is becoming more valuable as AI screens CVs, with candidates wary of being reduced to data points and overlooked for potential.
Expert Columns
How AI is changing business planning
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
Your engagement survey is doing its best, its best is no longer good enough
Why internal mobility is APAC'S broken growth engine
The workforce cost most APAC organisations are failing to measure
FIFA fake hiring pages used to steal login details
Why workplace AI is creating a quiet legal risk most businesses haven't caught up with yet
Why local secure access is becoming critical for New Zealand organisations
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
AI will fade, says Dell Technologies' ephemeral Chief AI Officer
Future of enterprise software is agentic apps, says Oracle
Don't lose the human connection in AI-supported recruitment
How the 'human hour' mentality influences the future of tech
Workday GO offers growth potential for mid-sized enterprises
Recent Human Capital Management News
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cook Islands trust boom opens fintech & regtech market
Rising trust registrations are forcing Cook Islands firms to invest in compliance, payments and cybersecurity systems to serve overseas clients.
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.
Covee launches AI platform after USD $750,000 raise
Smaller insurance brokers could win larger corporate accounts as the platform cuts renewal work from more than 30 hours to under two.
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Datacom teams with Rimini Street in ANZ support deal
Customers across Australia and New Zealand can now cut Oracle and SAP support bills as Datacom resells Rimini Street services.
Australia lags US on trust in AI systems, Fujitsu finds
Poor data quality is undermining Australian firms' ability to trust AI, with 70% of leaders saying they lack full confidence in systems used internally.
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.
Leo HR launches AI assistant for workplace issues
Smaller employers may get faster guidance on grievances and performance issues, as Leo HR adds an AI assistant to its workplace software.
One job ad, 1000 applicants: How do you stand out in a world of AI job hunters?
Recruiters are resorting to AI filters as polished applications flood vacancies, with some roles attracting more than 1000 candidates.
Logicalis cuts emissions & boosts community spending
Customers and suppliers are feeling the effect as Logicalis lifts renewable power use and raises community funding in FY26.
Rippling to nearly triple Singapore office headcount
Rising cross-border hiring demand is driving the workforce-management group to expand in Singapore and consolidate staff into a larger office.
Zywave reports say AI reshapes insurance & HR markets
Insurers and employers are tightening AI oversight as new risks, compliance demands and workplace changes reshape underwriting, benefits and HR planning.
Grant Thornton Australia joins Asia-Pacific platform
The move adds 1,500 professionals and deepens a cross-border model as firms race to meet client demand for seamless regional support.
NIIT Learning wins 114 Brandon Hall awards with clients
Client-backed learning programmes have won 114 Brandon Hall HCM Excellence Awards, including 24 for SweetRush since its January acquisition by NIIT Learning.
