HR Glossary

What is HCM (Human Capital Management)?

A strategic approach and software category that treats employees as an asset whose value can be measured, developed, and optimized through integrated talent management, workforce planning, and analytics.

Why it matters in hiring

HCM (Human Capital Management) comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

Related terms starting with H

• Hazard Pay
• Headhunting
• Health and Safety at Work Act
• Health Insurance
• High Performer
• HIPAA
• Hiring Freeze
• Hiring Manager

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