Deep DiveRetailTech: HCM Software—Cultivating Retailers’ Core Human Investments Coresight Research January 6, 2021 Reasons to ReadEmployees, in addition to inventory, are among the most valuable assets that a retailer possesses. HCM (human capital management) software aims to address specific challenges related to staff management that are unique to retail. In this report, we discuss these challenges and explore the functionality and leading vendors of HCM software. This report is part of Coresight Research’s RetailTech series, in which we discuss leading retail technology companies and the products they offer. Click here to read the previous report in this series, which explores the modern supply chain and the software providers that are helping retailers ensure supply chain flexibility and resilience. CONTENTS What’s the Story? Why It Matters HCM Software: A Deep Dive Functions of HCM Software HCM for Retail HCM in the Age of Covid-19 Leading HCM Software Vendors HCM Innovators Other Vendors of HCM Solutions Other HCM Topics What We Think Implications for Brands/Retailers Implications for Technology Vendors Other Coresight Research Reports Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Beauty Shopping in Focus; Economic Sentiment Turns Negative: US Consumer Survey InsightsRetail 2025: UK Retail Predictions—Midyear Trends UpdateSeptember 2025 US Retail Sales: Delayed Government Data Show Strong Retail Growth in SeptemberThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 29: US Holiday, Back to School and Prime Day