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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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Analyst Perspectives

Post-Go-Live Reality: Building a Continuous Adoption Practice

Matthew Brown

Oct 14, 2025

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Buyers Guide - Executive...

Learning and Development Suites 2025 Buyers Guide Executive...

Matthew Brown

Sep 29, 2025

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Buyers Guide - Executive...

Learning Management Systems 2025 Buyers Guide Executive Summary

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Sep 29, 2025

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Buyers Guide - Executive...

Learning Content Platforms 2025 Buyers Guide Executive Summary

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Sep 29, 2025

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Analyst Perspectives

Money Talks – Is Compensation Software Speaking the Right...

Matthew Brown

Jul 16, 2025

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Analyst Perspectives

Shift Happens: How Smart Scheduling and AI Are Reshaping...

Matthew Brown

Jul 8, 2025

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Analyst Perspectives

Learning That Learns: How AI is Changing the LMS Game

Matthew Brown

Jul 2, 2025

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Buyers Guide - Executive...

Workforce Management Suites 2025 Buyers Guide Executive Summary

Matthew Brown

Jun 25, 2025

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Buyers Guide - Executive...

Workforce Management Retail 2025 Buyers Guide Executive Summary

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Jun 25, 2025

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Buyers Guide - Executive...

Workforce Management Manufacturing 2025 Buyers Guide Executive...

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Jun 25, 2025

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Buyers Guide - Executive...

Workforce Management Healthcare 2025 Buyers Guide Executive...

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Jun 25, 2025

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Buyers Guide - Executive...

Workforce Management Basics 2025 Buyers Guide Executive Summary

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Jun 25, 2025

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Analyst Perspectives

Oracle Summit 2025: Agentic HCM Moves from Hype to Hands On

Matthew Brown

Jun 24, 2025

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Analyst Perspectives

Silos in HR, Sales and Finance for Total Rewards Strategy

Matthew Brown

May 13, 2025

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Analyst Perspectives

HR Metrics That Matter: Why Your Turnover Rate Isn’t the Whole...

Matthew Brown

May 7, 2025

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Analyst Perspectives

Employee Experience: Is Software Helping or Hurting HCM?

Matthew Brown

May 1, 2025

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Analyst Perspectives

HCM Suites and Workforces: Engagement and AI Strategies

Matthew Brown

Apr 23, 2025

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Analyst Perspectives

Workforce Planning Reimagined: AI Makes Forecasting Smarter

Matthew Brown

Apr 17, 2025

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Analyst Perspectives

isolved’s Bold Vision for HR Tech and Services: After the...

Matthew Brown

Apr 15, 2025

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Analyst Perspectives

Human Meets Machine with AI: How to Manage Technology with...

Matthew Brown

Apr 1, 2025

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Analyst Perspectives

Skills vs. Jobs: Using Tech to Power Talent and Workforce...

Matthew Brown

Mar 26, 2025

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Buyers Guide - Executive...

Talent Suites Buyers Guide 2025 Executive Summary

Matthew Brown

Mar 20, 2025

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Buyers Guide - Executive...

HRMS Buyers Guide 2025 Executive Summary

Matthew Brown

Mar 20, 2025

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Buyers Guide - Executive...

HCM Suites Buyers Guide 2025 Executive Summary

Matthew Brown

Mar 20, 2025

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Buyers Guide - Executive...

HCM Platforms Buyers Guide 2025 Executive Summary

Matthew Brown

Mar 20, 2025

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Analyst Perspectives

Demystifying APIs: What Every HR Buyer Needs to Know

Matthew Brown

Mar 18, 2025

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Analyst Perspectives

HiBob: A Modern HCM That Puts Culture and Simplicity at the...

Matthew Brown

Mar 5, 2025

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Analyst Perspectives

The Power of Payroll: It’s More than Just a Paycheck

Matthew Brown

Feb 20, 2025

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Analyst Perspectives

Building Inclusive Workplaces: HR Tech's Role in DEIB...

Matthew Brown

Jan 14, 2025

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Viewpoints

The Journey to Workforce Agility Begins with One Step...

Matthew Brown

Dec 26, 2024

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Viewpoints

Understanding Workforce Agility and Its Value (Cornerstone)...

Matthew Brown

Dec 26, 2024

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Buyers Guide - Executive...

U.S. Payroll 2024 Buyers Guide Executive Summary

Matthew Brown

Dec 23, 2024

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Buyers Guide - Executive...

International Payroll 2024 Buyers Guide Executive Summary

Matthew Brown

Dec 23, 2024

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Buyers Guide - Executive...

Multicountry Payroll 2024 Buyers Guide Executive Summary

Matthew Brown

Dec 23, 2024

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Buyers Guide - Executive...

Global Payroll 2024 Buyers Guide Executive Summary

Matthew Brown

Dec 23, 2024

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Buyers Guide - Executive...

Payroll Management 2024 Buyers Guide Executive Summary

Matthew Brown

Dec 23, 2024

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Analyst Perspectives

Beyond Buzzwords: How HR Tech Can Drive DEIB Success

Matthew Brown

Nov 6, 2024

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Analyst Perspectives

Embracing the Skills Economy: A Talent Management Revolution

Matthew Brown

Sep 19, 2024

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Buyers Guide - Executive...

Total Compensation Management Buyers Guide Executive Summary

Matthew Brown

Sep 17, 2024

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Buyers Guide - Executive...

Compensation Management Buyers Guide Executive Summary

Matthew Brown

Sep 17, 2024

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Buyers Guide - Executive...

Compensation Planning Buyers Guide Executive Summary

Matthew Brown

Sep 17, 2024

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Buyers Guide - Executive...

Payroll Management Buyers Guide 2023

Matthew Brown

Aug 23, 2024

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Buyers Guide - Executive...

Domestic Payroll Buyers Guide 2023

Matthew Brown

Aug 23, 2024

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Analyst Perspectives

Compensation Renaissance: The Role of Technology in Revamping...

Matthew Brown

Aug 13, 2024

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Buyers Guide - Executive...

Learning Content Solutions Buyers Guide Executive Summary

Matthew Brown

Aug 9, 2024

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Buyers Guide - Executive...

Extended Enterprise Learning Buyers Guide Executive Summary

Matthew Brown

Aug 9, 2024

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Buyers Guide - Executive...

Workforce Management Suites Buyers Guide Executive Summary 2024

Matthew Brown

Aug 9, 2024

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Buyers Guide - Executive...

Workforce Management Basics Buyers Guide Executive Summary 2024

Matthew Brown

Aug 9, 2024

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Buyers Guide - Executive...

Learning Management Systems Buyers Guide Executive Summary

Matthew Brown

Aug 8, 2024

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Buyers Guide - Executive...

Learning Experience Platforms Buyers Guide Executive Summary

Matthew Brown

Aug 1, 2024

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Analyst Perspectives

The Buyers Guides for Learning Management Systems Classifies...

Matthew Brown

Jul 25, 2024

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Buyers Guide - Executive...

Global Payroll Buyers Guide 2023

Matthew Brown

Jul 24, 2024

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Analyst Perspectives

The Path to Equitable Compensation

Matthew Brown

May 16, 2024

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Analyst Perspectives

AI and Learning: A Tech Evolution

Matthew Brown

May 1, 2024

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Analyst Perspectives

Designing a Smart and Sustainable HR Tech Stack

Matthew Brown

Apr 25, 2024

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Analyst Perspectives

The Buyers Guides for Workforce Management Classifies and...

Matthew Brown

Apr 23, 2024

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