The Ultimate Guide to Human Capital Management
A curated Canadian edition of IndustrialDay 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.
Canadian Human Capital Management News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
QueerTech finds 2SLGBTQI+ tech workers face harassment at 2X rate
Queer workers in Canada's tech sector are facing harassment and discrimination at twice the rate of non-queer peers, a new study finds.
Borderless AI buys Cayman Employment for island expansion
Clients hiring in the Cayman Islands can now handle payroll, permits and compliance on one platform after Borderless AI took direct control locally.
BDO Canada joins Workday push for digital overhaul
Canadian firms under pressure to modernise finance and HR systems will get BDO advisory support through a new Workday alliance.
AI prompts Canadians to rethink careers, survey finds
AI is pushing many Canadians to change course, with 54% rethinking their studies or careers and most worried about CUSMA talks.
Canadian SMEs boost AI spend as productivity woes bite
Productivity pressures are forcing Canadian SMEs to pair cautious hiring with heavier AI spending, even as optimism about growth stays firm.
Why disconnected data is quietly holding Canadian business back
Disconnected systems are slowing decisions, masking costs and forcing Canadian firms to reconcile data manually before they can trust it.
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
CFOs widen remit as firms seek broader finance chiefs
Gartner sees finance talent shift towards digital skills
Gartner says 40% of governments will create TrustOps
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
Why disconnected data is quietly holding Canadian business back
Most Canadian businesses don't have a payroll team to futureproof
AI job rush exposes firms that don't understand their workforce
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Give to gain: What women in tech can achieve when they dare to fail
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
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)
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
Vector Institute launches open-source writing bias detector
How the 'human hour' mentality influences the future of tech
Atturra's Chris Rae: Choose the happy path (or, why 'perfect' automation fails)
Recent Human Capital Management News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Safe Software plans 60-plus hires as AI demand grows
The Surrey software group will push past 400 staff this year as it adds customer-facing roles to meet surging demand for AI-ready data.
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.
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.
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.
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.
OpenSesame expands AI, leadership & safety courses
Employers can now tap a wider mix of AI, leadership and safety training as OpenSesame grows its library to 68,000 titles.
Smaller firms use AI training to recruit & keep staff
Smaller employers are using AI training to win recruits and keep staff, with 53% citing satisfaction and retention as the key payoff.
Vialto launches AI immigration tool for global mobility
HR teams can now get earlier visa, timing and cost assessments as VialtoExplore aims to cut guesswork in cross-border hiring.
HID launches self-service visitor kiosk for enterprises
Visitors at large sites may face tighter identity checks as the new kiosk links document scanning, face matching and badge issuance in one step.
