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What is Human Capital Management (HCM)? Definition & Guide | HRMantra

What is Human Capital Management (HCM)? Definition & Guide | HRMantra

What is Human Capital Management (HCM)? Definition & Guide | HRMantra

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Human capital management is the management of those employees wherein from recruiting, managing, developing, and improving aspects of an employee are looked after. The employees are seen as assets, and to manage these assets well, HCM became a catalyst tool.

HCM can be subcategorized into three categories:

  • Acquisition: It involves staff recruitment, onboarding, payroll management, Employee Self-Service (ESS), etc.
  • Workforce Management: It entails performance management, competency management, reporting and analytics, employee engagement.
  • Workforce Optimization: It includes training and learning, benefits, reimbursement.

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