Our Scans · (FS.4.06) Human Capital Management · Weekly Summary

• [New] Looking ahead to 2025, HR professionals are anticipated to play a pivotal role in strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing employee engagement and retention. Bristow Holland
• [New] The intensifying AI rivalry is driving a global re-alignment of talent, capital, and infrastructure, creating significant opportunities for non-aligned nations like India to attract investment and human capital seeking stability and alternative ecosystems. NASSCOM | The Official Community of Indian IT Industry
• Europe's strength in AI is largely derived from its strong data and human capital, giving it the potential to accelerate its AI capabilities if it improves its regulatory environment. Belfer Center
• With a rapidly growing youth population, workforce, increasing foreign investments, and evolving labour laws, HR professionals in West Africa face both opportunities and challenges. The Business & Financial Times
• By fostering collaboration across sectors, investing in human capital, and embedding cybersecurity into national development strategies, Nigeria has the opportunity to become a continental leader in digital safety. Science Nigeria
• By 2030, EOR platforms may become as essential to global HR infrastructure as ERP systems are to finance-powering everything from workforce analytics to employee lifecycle management on a global scale. MME
• 70% of corporate employees will be leveraging advanced workforce management solutions that offer real-time, personalized talent management. HRTech Cube -
• As HR practices evolve in 2025, the integration of AI predictive analytics will be crucial for companies aiming to adeptly manage the complexities of the modern workforce. Example Article of Tely AI
• Organizational design is shifting with AI Mercer reports that 2025 will be a key inflection point for agentic AI in human resources and business operations, particularly in areas like workforce planning, decision intelligence, and automated advisory systems. Codewave Insights
• With appropriate investments in digital infrastructure, human capital and support for export-capable industries, America's rural regions could play a much larger role in global trade. The Conversation
• Agentic AI offers huge potential for improving education and workforce management in the coming years. Ki Ecke
• HR leaders and managers must step up in 2025 to retain top talent and stay competitive, or risk widening the labour gap and losing their team to competitors. Workforce.com
• SAP SuccessFactors is a powerhouse in talent management, offering AI-driven insights into employee potential, career paths, and readiness. Fuel50
• Looking forward to 2025, several significant human resources trends will reshape how companies approach talent acquisition, development, and retention - particularly for organizations managing diverse workforces including contract workers and distributed teams. Time & Attendance for Contract and Distributed Staff
• As businesses adapt to new workforce challenges, HR software in 2025 will go beyond traditional functions-focusing on predictive analytics, blockchain security, and enhanced employee engagement. spotSaaS Blog
• The next evolution of global payroll could include geography-agnostic payroll systems, digital wallets for employees and integrated platforms combining HR, finance and compliance. PYMNTS.com
• The World Bank cautions that countries which fail to modernise their economic frameworks, broaden their tax base, and invest in human capital could struggle to sustain even modest growth. Euronews
• By leveraging data-driven platforms like First Advantage's, HR teams can drive efficiency, minimize risk, and deliver better candidate experiences across global markets. HRTech Edge | HR Technology News, Interviews & Insights
• The National Institutes of Health will decrease its workforce by approximately 1,200 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees, by centralizing procurement, human resources, and communications across its 27 institutes and centers. Healthcare IT News
• SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) will provide real-time monitoring and predictive insights, allowing for data-driven water infrastructure management, while SAP SuccessFactors will strengthen human capital management, workforce development and governance through structured operational oversight. SlideShare
• On the basis of the National Center for AI (National Center for AI), an ecosystem will be created to engage young people, develop human capital and promote the culture of artificial intelligence. TAdviser.ru
• For UK HR and business leaders, 2025 will be a year of significant adjustment as Right to Work obligations and employment laws tighten. Certn

Last updated: 27 June 2025