{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"6729","rtpr_id":"nGNX9cmC7f","ticker":"SGE","exchange":"LSE","all_tickers":["SGE"],"title":"Sage launches Sage HCM to connect HR, payroll and finance for mid-market businesses","author":"Globe Newswire","published_at":"2026-04-23T13:00:00.677Z","article_body":"ATLANTA, April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sage\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=QFrPhAHuOzqccdHeuPVvsnaGv2di2vKNztro1j-e0hV1t1ko7JYzcuSJAZFzf-tou0mp_ws2eBW7sg2bKJIboA==)\n(FTSE: SGE), a leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for\nsmall and mid-sized businesses, today announced Sage HCM, a new human capital\nmanagement solution for mid-market organizations in North America.\n\nIntegrated with Sage Intacct, Sage HCM connects HR, payroll and workforce data\nwith financial management to give organizations clearer visibility and control\nover workforce costs, often their largest and most dynamic expense, while\nimproving payroll accuracy and supporting better workforce planning.\n\nLaunching with Sage HCM are industry capabilities, such as Sage HCM for\nConstruction, designed to help firms connect labor, payroll and job costing in\na single system, alongside a new HCM Agent that uses AI-powered automation to\nstreamline HR and payroll workflows.\n\n“HR, payroll and finance data should not sit in separate systems,” said\nJonathan Cowan, EVP, HCM, Platform Strategy and Operations, Sage. “With Sage\nHCM, organizations can connect workforce and financial data in one place,\nimprove visibility into labor costs, strengthen payroll accuracy and make\nbetter workforce planning decisions. By bringing these workflows together on\nthe Sage platform, we’re helping customers operate with greater clarity,\ncontrol and confidence.”\n\nSage will showcase Sage HCM at Sage Future\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=QFrPhAHuOzqccdHeuPVvsmR6byWqLWZ2vnoqn7KWKZwULVoM28T31_MmtQhTmZ04BQ2RQBzCdp-0vD5lIw-nlUMJR2y4XZQBxuPR90bdeSGKY_4bj1Vhw8B8cqxBNb6wU3HorqsV6Mp5z7cuDoNSHA==),\ntaking place in San Francisco from April 28-30.\n\nBringing workforce costs into clearer financial view\n\nFor many organizations, workforce data still sits in separate HR, payroll and\nfinance systems, making it harder for HR leaders, payroll teams and CFOs to\nunderstand workforce costs and performance. According to Deloitte’s Human\nCapital Trends research\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=g3BZkcw_MTSVcrheC5u1JZ9qb-vSLBa5Vo36nLidbOZZjwAJnlsBNBa0FjPLs6uS3_wArgfIgxAfZ0Ha9OhgYfk51kwbrwAkkqDaUT7UI80HZ88YimgAjFxcYfI_BH4LSgvUwAoNqkJ7XK3CavKICbKTiNwjEqlCLdmYpj2MPi8=),\nnearly three quarters (74%) of organizations say improving how workforce data\nsupports decision-making is now a critical priority.\n\nSage HCM is designed to address this challenge by bringing core HR, payroll,\ntime and talent workflows together in one connected system. Built for\nmid-market organizations with more complex requirements, including\nmulti-entity operations and multi-jurisdiction payroll, it helps customers\ngain a clearer view of workforce costs and their impact on business\nperformance.\n\nDesigned for industry needs, including construction\n\nAs part of this launch, Sage HCM for Construction extends these capabilities\nfor firms managing complex labor and project-based operations. It includes\nsupport for union rules, certified payroll and prevailing wage requirements,\nwhile linking labor data directly to project financials.\n\n“For many construction businesses, labor costs are one of the biggest\ndrivers of project performance, but payroll, HR and finance data often sit in\nseparate systems,” said Dustin Stephens, CEO, Alliance Solutions Group.\n“Bringing these together gives customers a clearer view of labor costs,\nimproves payroll accuracy and helps them make better decisions at both project\nand business level. This gives customers stronger control over project\nperformance and supports more predictable, profitable outcomes.”\n\nAI-powered support for HR and payroll workflows\n\nSage HCM launches with the HCM Agent, Sage’s first AI agent dedicated to HR\nand payroll workflows. It helps organizations streamline tasks such as payroll\npreparation, validation and reconciliation, while highlighting potential\ncompliance risks and reducing manual effort.\n\nThe HCM Agent is designed to improve efficiency and accuracy without reducing\noversight, helping teams automate routine work while maintaining control over\ncritical processes such as payroll and compliance.\n\nNew opportunities for partners\n\nThe launch of Sage HCM also creates new opportunities for Sage partners to\nsupport customers with workforce management, payroll and compliance alongside\nfinance transformation. Partners can deliver Sage HCM together with Sage\nIntacct and industry-specific solutions, helping customers bring workforce and\nfinancial data together in a more connected system.\n\n“Partners play a critical role in helping customers realise the full value\nof the Sage platform,” said Gretchen O’Hara, EVP Strategic Partnerships\nand Business Development, Sage. “With Sage HCM, we are extending that\nopportunity into workforce management, enabling partners to support customers\nwith more connected solutions across finance, HR and operations.”\n\nTo get hands-on experience with Sage HCM, sign up to attend Sage Future\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=QFrPhAHuOzqccdHeuPVvsv8r2u1VVubgaQyUlF809RRVFhJNJW1JcIYHSRVmnDLX4DL64piPCjb6Q7fMm8-seHW1z6ZqSkzBSlRQeWvBHFqL8RsWiP0Ohoi8WvSpyIIcW6cWFa6wU8Pld7NMYetBjQ==).\n\nAbout Sage\nSage exists to knock down barriers so everyone can thrive, starting with the\nmillions of Small and Mid Sized Businesses served by us, our partners\nand accountants. Customers trust our finance, HR and payroll software to\nmake work and money flow.  By digitalizing business processes and\nrelationships with customers, suppliers, employees, banks and governments, our\nAI-powered platform connects SMBs, removing friction and delivering\ninsights. Knocking down barriers also means we use our time, technology and\nexperience to tackle digital inequality, economic inequality and the climate\ncrisis.  \n\nNotes to editor\n\nQ: What is Sage HCM?\n\nSage HCM is a modern HR and payroll solution designed for mid-market\norganizations. Built for Sage Intacct, it connects HR, payroll and workforce\ndata directly with financial management, helping organizations manage their\npeople and workforce costs with greater visibility and control.\n\nQ: Who is Sage HCM designed for?\n\nSage HCM is designed primarily for mid-market organizations using Sage\nIntacct, helping connect HR, payroll and workforce data with financial\nmanagement.\n\nIt is also relevant for construction companies, particularly those using Sage\nIntacct Construction or Sage 300 CRE, where accurate labor and payroll data is\ncritical for managing project costs and compliance.\n\nQ: Where is Sage HCM available?\n\nSage HCM and Sage HCM for Construction will be generally available in the\nUnited States and Canada from April 2026.\n\nQ: How does Sage HCM work with Sage Intacct?\n\nSage HCM is fully integrated with Sage Intacct, allowing workforce and payroll\ndata to flow directly into financial reporting. This helps finance and HR\nteams work from the same trusted information and gives organizations a clearer\nview of labor costs and workforce performance.\n\nQ: What is the HCM Agent?\n\nThe HCM Agent is Sage’s first AI Agent dedicated to HR and payroll\nworkflows. It helps guide users through processes such as payroll preparation\nand validation, highlights potential compliance risks and supports\nreconciliation of time, labor and financial data.\n\nThe HCM Agent forms part of Sage’s broader approach to AI, where\ndomain-specific agents help automate routine tasks while maintaining\ntransparency and control.\n\nQ: How does Sage HCM fit within Sage’s wider HR and payroll portfolio?\n\nSage HCM expands Sage’s workforce management capabilities for mid-market\norganizations. It complements Sage’s existing HR and payroll solutions\nacross the portfolio, including Sage HRMS, Sage 100, Sage 300 and Sage 300\nCRE.\n\nFor organizations looking to modernise their workforce systems, Sage HCM\nprovides a cloud-based option that connects workforce data more directly with\nfinancial management.\n\nQ: How does the HCM Agent fit into Sage’s wider AI strategy?\n\nThe HCM Agent joins Sage’s growing network of AI Agents across its product\nportfolio. Existing agents already support finance workflows such as financial\nclose, accounts payable and assurance.\n\nTogether these agents help organizations automate routine processes, surface\ninsights faster and maintain confidence in financial and operational data.\n\nQ: Is Sage HCM a replacement for Sage HRMS or other Sage payroll products?\n\nNo. Sage HCM is designed specifically for mid-market organizations,\nparticularly those using Sage Intacct. It expands Sage’s workforce\nmanagement capabilities while complementing Sage’s broader portfolio of HR\nand payroll solutions.\n\nQ: Is Sage HCM built on Criterion technology?\n\nSage HCM is built on technology from Sage’s Criterion HCM platform, which\nhas been developed and refined over many years to support complex HR and\npayroll environments. Sage has further enhanced the platform with deeper\nintegration into Sage Intacct and new AI capabilities such as the HCM Agent.\n\nQ: Where and when will Sage HCM be available?\n\nSage HCM and Sage HCM for Construction will be generally available in the\nUnited States and Canada from April 2026.\n\nMedia Contact:\nErin Brooks \nerin.brooks@sage.com \n561-693-9471\n\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/75fab950-c6bf-47bf-b5f1-7d6ae9cd9568)\n\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nGNX9cmC7f","title":"Sage launches Sage HCM to connect HR, payroll and finance for mid-market businesses","author":"Globe Newswire","ticker":"SGE","created":"2026-04-23T13:00:00.677Z","tickers":["SGE"],"exchange":"LSE","article_body":"ATLANTA, April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sage\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=QFrPhAHuOzqccdHeuPVvsnaGv2di2vKNztro1j-e0hV1t1ko7JYzcuSJAZFzf-tou0mp_ws2eBW7sg2bKJIboA==)\n(FTSE: SGE), a leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for\nsmall and mid-sized businesses, today announced Sage HCM, a new human capital\nmanagement solution for mid-market organizations in North America.\n\nIntegrated with Sage Intacct, Sage HCM connects HR, payroll and workforce data\nwith financial management to give organizations clearer visibility and control\nover workforce costs, often their largest and most dynamic expense, while\nimproving payroll accuracy and supporting better workforce planning.\n\nLaunching with Sage HCM are industry capabilities, such as Sage HCM for\nConstruction, designed to help firms connect labor, payroll and job costing in\na single system, alongside a new HCM Agent that uses AI-powered automation to\nstreamline HR and payroll workflows.\n\n“HR, payroll and finance data should not sit in separate systems,” said\nJonathan Cowan, EVP, HCM, Platform Strategy and Operations, Sage. “With Sage\nHCM, organizations can connect workforce and financial data in one place,\nimprove visibility into labor costs, strengthen payroll accuracy and make\nbetter workforce planning decisions. By bringing these workflows together on\nthe Sage platform, we’re helping customers operate with greater clarity,\ncontrol and confidence.”\n\nSage will showcase Sage HCM at Sage Future\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=QFrPhAHuOzqccdHeuPVvsmR6byWqLWZ2vnoqn7KWKZwULVoM28T31_MmtQhTmZ04BQ2RQBzCdp-0vD5lIw-nlUMJR2y4XZQBxuPR90bdeSGKY_4bj1Vhw8B8cqxBNb6wU3HorqsV6Mp5z7cuDoNSHA==),\ntaking place in San Francisco from April 28-30.\n\nBringing workforce costs into clearer financial view\n\nFor many organizations, workforce data still sits in separate HR, payroll and\nfinance systems, making it harder for HR leaders, payroll teams and CFOs to\nunderstand workforce costs and performance. According to Deloitte’s Human\nCapital Trends research\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=g3BZkcw_MTSVcrheC5u1JZ9qb-vSLBa5Vo36nLidbOZZjwAJnlsBNBa0FjPLs6uS3_wArgfIgxAfZ0Ha9OhgYfk51kwbrwAkkqDaUT7UI80HZ88YimgAjFxcYfI_BH4LSgvUwAoNqkJ7XK3CavKICbKTiNwjEqlCLdmYpj2MPi8=),\nnearly three quarters (74%) of organizations say improving how workforce data\nsupports decision-making is now a critical priority.\n\nSage HCM is designed to address this challenge by bringing core HR, payroll,\ntime and talent workflows together in one connected system. Built for\nmid-market organizations with more complex requirements, including\nmulti-entity operations and multi-jurisdiction payroll, it helps customers\ngain a clearer view of workforce costs and their impact on business\nperformance.\n\nDesigned for industry needs, including construction\n\nAs part of this launch, Sage HCM for Construction extends these capabilities\nfor firms managing complex labor and project-based operations. It includes\nsupport for union rules, certified payroll and prevailing wage requirements,\nwhile linking labor data directly to project financials.\n\n“For many construction businesses, labor costs are one of the biggest\ndrivers of project performance, but payroll, HR and finance data often sit in\nseparate systems,” said Dustin Stephens, CEO, Alliance Solutions Group.\n“Bringing these together gives customers a clearer view of labor costs,\nimproves payroll accuracy and helps them make better decisions at both project\nand business level. This gives customers stronger control over project\nperformance and supports more predictable, profitable outcomes.”\n\nAI-powered support for HR and payroll workflows\n\nSage HCM launches with the HCM Agent, Sage’s first AI agent dedicated to HR\nand payroll workflows. It helps organizations streamline tasks such as payroll\npreparation, validation and reconciliation, while highlighting potential\ncompliance risks and reducing manual effort.\n\nThe HCM Agent is designed to improve efficiency and accuracy without reducing\noversight, helping teams automate routine work while maintaining control over\ncritical processes such as payroll and compliance.\n\nNew opportunities for partners\n\nThe launch of Sage HCM also creates new opportunities for Sage partners to\nsupport customers with workforce management, payroll and compliance alongside\nfinance transformation. Partners can deliver Sage HCM together with Sage\nIntacct and industry-specific solutions, helping customers bring workforce and\nfinancial data together in a more connected system.\n\n“Partners play a critical role in helping customers realise the full value\nof the Sage platform,” said Gretchen O’Hara, EVP Strategic Partnerships\nand Business Development, Sage. “With Sage HCM, we are extending that\nopportunity into workforce management, enabling partners to support customers\nwith more connected solutions across finance, HR and operations.”\n\nTo get hands-on experience with Sage HCM, sign up to attend Sage Future\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=QFrPhAHuOzqccdHeuPVvsv8r2u1VVubgaQyUlF809RRVFhJNJW1JcIYHSRVmnDLX4DL64piPCjb6Q7fMm8-seHW1z6ZqSkzBSlRQeWvBHFqL8RsWiP0Ohoi8WvSpyIIcW6cWFa6wU8Pld7NMYetBjQ==).\n\nAbout Sage\nSage exists to knock down barriers so everyone can thrive, starting with the\nmillions of Small and Mid Sized Businesses served by us, our partners\nand accountants. Customers trust our finance, HR and payroll software to\nmake work and money flow.  By digitalizing business processes and\nrelationships with customers, suppliers, employees, banks and governments, our\nAI-powered platform connects SMBs, removing friction and delivering\ninsights. Knocking down barriers also means we use our time, technology and\nexperience to tackle digital inequality, economic inequality and the climate\ncrisis.  \n\nNotes to editor\n\nQ: What is Sage HCM?\n\nSage HCM is a modern HR and payroll solution designed for mid-market\norganizations. Built for Sage Intacct, it connects HR, payroll and workforce\ndata directly with financial management, helping organizations manage their\npeople and workforce costs with greater visibility and control.\n\nQ: Who is Sage HCM designed for?\n\nSage HCM is designed primarily for mid-market organizations using Sage\nIntacct, helping connect HR, payroll and workforce data with financial\nmanagement.\n\nIt is also relevant for construction companies, particularly those using Sage\nIntacct Construction or Sage 300 CRE, where accurate labor and payroll data is\ncritical for managing project costs and compliance.\n\nQ: Where is Sage HCM available?\n\nSage HCM and Sage HCM for Construction will be generally available in the\nUnited States and Canada from April 2026.\n\nQ: How does Sage HCM work with Sage Intacct?\n\nSage HCM is fully integrated with Sage Intacct, allowing workforce and payroll\ndata to flow directly into financial reporting. This helps finance and HR\nteams work from the same trusted information and gives organizations a clearer\nview of labor costs and workforce performance.\n\nQ: What is the HCM Agent?\n\nThe HCM Agent is Sage’s first AI Agent dedicated to HR and payroll\nworkflows. It helps guide users through processes such as payroll preparation\nand validation, highlights potential compliance risks and supports\nreconciliation of time, labor and financial data.\n\nThe HCM Agent forms part of Sage’s broader approach to AI, where\ndomain-specific agents help automate routine tasks while maintaining\ntransparency and control.\n\nQ: How does Sage HCM fit within Sage’s wider HR and payroll portfolio?\n\nSage HCM expands Sage’s workforce management capabilities for mid-market\norganizations. It complements Sage’s existing HR and payroll solutions\nacross the portfolio, including Sage HRMS, Sage 100, Sage 300 and Sage 300\nCRE.\n\nFor organizations looking to modernise their workforce systems, Sage HCM\nprovides a cloud-based option that connects workforce data more directly with\nfinancial management.\n\nQ: How does the HCM Agent fit into Sage’s wider AI strategy?\n\nThe HCM Agent joins Sage’s growing network of AI Agents across its product\nportfolio. Existing agents already support finance workflows such as financial\nclose, accounts payable and assurance.\n\nTogether these agents help organizations automate routine processes, surface\ninsights faster and maintain confidence in financial and operational data.\n\nQ: Is Sage HCM a replacement for Sage HRMS or other Sage payroll products?\n\nNo. Sage HCM is designed specifically for mid-market organizations,\nparticularly those using Sage Intacct. It expands Sage’s workforce\nmanagement capabilities while complementing Sage’s broader portfolio of HR\nand payroll solutions.\n\nQ: Is Sage HCM built on Criterion technology?\n\nSage HCM is built on technology from Sage’s Criterion HCM platform, which\nhas been developed and refined over many years to support complex HR and\npayroll environments. Sage has further enhanced the platform with deeper\nintegration into Sage Intacct and new AI capabilities such as the HCM Agent.\n\nQ: Where and when will Sage HCM be available?\n\nSage HCM and Sage HCM for Construction will be generally available in the\nUnited States and Canada from April 2026.\n\nMedia Contact:\nErin Brooks \nerin.brooks@sage.com \n561-693-9471\n\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/75fab950-c6bf-47bf-b5f1-7d6ae9cd9568)\n\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-04-23T13:00:00.724599951Z","server_sent_at_ms":1776949200724},"received_at":"2026-04-23T13:00:00.777Z","source_url":null},"analysis":null,"durationMs":null,"modelName":null}}