The Ultimate Guide to Human Capital Management
A curated Irish 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.
Irish Human Capital Management News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
ClassCover names Eva Gallagher to lead Ireland push
Schools facing substitute shortages may get faster cover as the platform builds a local team and targets primary and secondary classrooms.
Lumenia to host ERP HEADtoHEAD Dublin for 15th year
Businesses weighing ERP replacements will see 13 systems compared side by side in Dublin, as cloud and AI features complicate buying decisions.
Irish workers boost AI skills amid job security fears
More than two in five Irish professionals now fear AI could affect their jobs, even as most remain confident their skills will still count in three years.
HRLocker launches free HR community for Irish SMEs
The free forum aims to ease burnout and compliance risks for small Irish employers, with 99.5 per cent of surveyed SMEs reporting exhaustion.
AI freezes graduate hiring, threatening future leaders
Graduates are bearing the brunt as firms quietly halt entry-level hiring, leaving fewer first jobs and a thinner leadership pipeline.
Irish workers eye new jobs amid training gap survey
Lack of training is pushing many Irish staff to seek new roles, as 44% say they get no learning opportunities and 39% want out.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Human Capital Management
Oracle launches Fusion Claw for autonomous business tasks
Security Journey launches AI training for wider workforce
Dayforce named leader in Gartner workforce management
Remote makes its AI training course free to workers
Gartner sees finance talent shift towards digital skills
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
The Next Evolution of Data Centres Isn't Technology. It's People
AI will cost some jobs. Poor change management will cost more
The true cost of an empty executive seat in fintech
AI freezes graduate hiring, threatening future leaders
AI job rush exposes firms that don't understand their workforce
International Women's Day 2026: Death by a thousand qualifications
Building our own table: Lessons for women entering tech in the age of AI
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)
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
How the 'human hour' mentality influences the future of tech
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
Recent Human Capital Management News
Remote rebrands as financial operating system for workforce
The shift aims to make cross-border payroll easier for tens of thousands of companies as Remote expands beyond tech clients in more than 150 countries.
Workday & Anthropic link AI tools for HR & finance
The tie-up will let HR and finance staff move between both systems without resetting permissions, while automating tasks such as compensation reviews and book closes.
Anthropic names Gorilla Logic as Claude services partner
Enterprise users of Claude can now tap Gorilla Logic's services to get the AI model through security reviews and into production systems.
Zendesk launches AI tools to automate employee support
Early users have already run 6 million workflows in five weeks, as the software group pushes deeper into employee support automation.
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.
Personio becomes certified B Corp after five-year effort
The certification caps a five-year review of Personio's social and environmental practices, adding external scrutiny to its HR software business.
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.
ADP launches Lyric HCM in UK for multinational employers
Multinational employers will be able to manage HR, payroll and compliance in one system as ADP widens its Europe rollout to four headquarters markets.
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.
UK & Ireland headcount growth rebounds as AI roles rise
Hiring momentum returned across the UK and Ireland, while AI-related job changes accelerated, according to Personio's latest workforce index.
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.
UK ranks 19th for AI readiness as skills gap bites
A weak workforce skills base has left Britain behind peers, despite the strong policy and infrastructure for AI.
Finance teams trim software stacks as AI use rises
AI is becoming routine in finance departments, even as most teams now run six tools or fewer and plan further consolidation.
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.