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About Matthew Brown
Director of Research, Human Capital Management
Matthew leads the expertise in HCM software at ISG Software Research, with over two decades of experience. As a business and HR leader, he has worked at companies like Schoox and Commercial Metals Company. His research covers the full range of HCM processes and software including employee experience, learning management, payroll management, talent management, total compensation management and workforce management. Matthew is a Forbes HR Council member and a graduate of Western Governors University with a degree in HR management. He serves as President and board member of Limbs for Life Foundation, volunteers for Operation Kindness and is President-elect of ATD (Association of Talent Development) Dallas.
Articles by Matthew Brown
Analyst Perspectives
HR Tech 2025 Takeaways: The Future Is Ready—Are We?
Matthew Brown
Oct 16, 2025
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Post-Go-Live Reality: Building a Continuous Adoption Practice
Matthew Brown
Oct 14, 2025
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Learning and Development Suites 2025 Buyers Guide Executive...
Matthew Brown
Sep 29, 2025
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Learning Management Systems 2025 Buyers Guide Executive Summary
Matthew Brown
Sep 29, 2025
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Learning Content Platforms 2025 Buyers Guide Executive Summary
Matthew Brown
Sep 29, 2025
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Money Talks – Is Compensation Software Speaking the Right...
Matthew Brown
Jul 16, 2025
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Shift Happens: How Smart Scheduling and AI Are Reshaping...
Matthew Brown
Jul 8, 2025
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Learning That Learns: How AI is Changing the LMS Game
Matthew Brown
Jul 2, 2025
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Workforce Management Suites 2025 Buyers Guide Executive Summary
Matthew Brown
Jun 25, 2025
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Workforce Management Retail 2025 Buyers Guide Executive Summary
Matthew Brown
Jun 25, 2025
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Workforce Management Manufacturing 2025 Buyers Guide Executive...
Matthew Brown
Jun 25, 2025
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Workforce Management Healthcare 2025 Buyers Guide Executive...
Matthew Brown
Jun 25, 2025
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Workforce Management Basics 2025 Buyers Guide Executive Summary
Matthew Brown
Jun 25, 2025
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Oracle Summit 2025: Agentic HCM Moves from Hype to Hands On
Matthew Brown
Jun 24, 2025
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Silos in HR, Sales and Finance for Total Rewards Strategy
Matthew Brown
May 13, 2025
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HR Metrics That Matter: Why Your Turnover Rate Isn’t the Whole...
Matthew Brown
May 7, 2025
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Employee Experience: Is Software Helping or Hurting HCM?
Matthew Brown
May 1, 2025
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HCM Suites and Workforces: Engagement and AI Strategies
Matthew Brown
Apr 23, 2025
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Workforce Planning Reimagined: AI Makes Forecasting Smarter
Matthew Brown
Apr 17, 2025
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isolved’s Bold Vision for HR Tech and Services: After the...
Matthew Brown
Apr 15, 2025
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Human Meets Machine with AI: How to Manage Technology with...
Matthew Brown
Apr 1, 2025
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Skills vs. Jobs: Using Tech to Power Talent and Workforce...
Matthew Brown
Mar 26, 2025
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Talent Suites Buyers Guide 2025 Executive Summary
Matthew Brown
Mar 20, 2025
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HRMS Buyers Guide 2025 Executive Summary
Matthew Brown
Mar 20, 2025
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HCM Suites Buyers Guide 2025 Executive Summary
Matthew Brown
Mar 20, 2025
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HCM Platforms Buyers Guide 2025 Executive Summary
Matthew Brown
Mar 20, 2025
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Demystifying APIs: What Every HR Buyer Needs to Know
Matthew Brown
Mar 18, 2025
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HiBob: A Modern HCM That Puts Culture and Simplicity at the...
Matthew Brown
Mar 5, 2025
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The Power of Payroll: It’s More than Just a Paycheck
Matthew Brown
Feb 20, 2025
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Building Inclusive Workplaces: HR Tech's Role in DEIB...
Matthew Brown
Jan 14, 2025
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The Journey to Workforce Agility Begins with One Step...
Matthew Brown
Dec 26, 2024
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Understanding Workforce Agility and Its Value (Cornerstone)...
Matthew Brown
Dec 26, 2024
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U.S. Payroll 2024 Buyers Guide Executive Summary
Matthew Brown
Dec 23, 2024
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International Payroll 2024 Buyers Guide Executive Summary
Matthew Brown
Dec 23, 2024
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Multicountry Payroll 2024 Buyers Guide Executive Summary
Matthew Brown
Dec 23, 2024
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Global Payroll 2024 Buyers Guide Executive Summary
Matthew Brown
Dec 23, 2024
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Payroll Management 2024 Buyers Guide Executive Summary
Matthew Brown
Dec 23, 2024
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Beyond Buzzwords: How HR Tech Can Drive DEIB Success
Matthew Brown
Nov 6, 2024
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Embracing the Skills Economy: A Talent Management Revolution
Matthew Brown
Sep 19, 2024
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Total Compensation Management Buyers Guide Executive Summary
Matthew Brown
Sep 17, 2024
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Compensation Management Buyers Guide Executive Summary
Matthew Brown
Sep 17, 2024
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Compensation Planning Buyers Guide Executive Summary
Matthew Brown
Sep 17, 2024
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Payroll Management Buyers Guide 2023
Matthew Brown
Aug 23, 2024
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Compensation Renaissance: The Role of Technology in Revamping...
Matthew Brown
Aug 13, 2024
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Learning Content Solutions Buyers Guide Executive Summary
Matthew Brown
Aug 9, 2024
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Extended Enterprise Learning Buyers Guide Executive Summary
Matthew Brown
Aug 9, 2024
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Workforce Management Suites Buyers Guide Executive Summary 2024
Matthew Brown
Aug 9, 2024
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Workforce Management Basics Buyers Guide Executive Summary 2024
Matthew Brown
Aug 9, 2024
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Learning Management Systems Buyers Guide Executive Summary
Matthew Brown
Aug 8, 2024
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Learning Experience Platforms Buyers Guide Executive Summary
Matthew Brown
Aug 1, 2024
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The Buyers Guides for Learning Management Systems Classifies...
Matthew Brown
Jul 25, 2024
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Designing a Smart and Sustainable HR Tech Stack
Matthew Brown
Apr 25, 2024
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The Buyers Guides for Workforce Management Classifies and...
Matthew Brown
Apr 23, 2024
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