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Product: Dynamics 365 Human Resources
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Microsoft named as a worldwide Leader in IDC MarketScape for Finance and Accounting Applications for Enterprise, Midmarket, and Small Business
To thrive in today’s highly complex global business environment, organizations are increasingly relying upon the technological and strategic prowess of their financial leaders. We’re continually investing in Microsoft Dynamics 365 to enable finance leaders to monitor financial operations in real time, predict outcomes, and drive strategic decision-making that hinges on insight.![Abstract graphic design incorporating a photograph of two coworkers talking in a studio.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSFT_Blog_D365_Jan_22_-Template_20240122_V1_1260-300x169.jpg)
2024 release wave 1 plans for Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform now available
On January 25, 2024, we published the 2024 release wave 1 plans for Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platform, a compilation of new capabilities planned to be released between April 2024 and September 2024. This first release wave of the year offers hundreds of new features and improvements.![A man and a woman standing in front of a building talking to each other](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CLO22_HybridWork_003_1280-300x200.jpg)
Microsoft Business Applications Launch Event introduces wave of new AI-powered capabilities for Dynamics 365 and Power Platform
Today, at the Microsoft Business Applications Launch Event, we kicked off the 2023 release wave 2 for Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platform, a six-month rollout of new and enhanced capabilities scheduled for release between October 2023 and March 2024.![Colorful graphic design.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/274550_MS_BizApp_Digital_Event_Banner_1280x720light-300x169.webp)
Discover new AI for Microsoft Dynamics 365 at our tenth Business Applications Launch Event
AI is ready for work—the question is: What will your business do with it? Join us at the Microsoft Business Applications Launch Event on October 25 and explore how to create an AI-powered business that helps people and teams be more productive, solve problems faster than ever, and focus more energy on building revenue.![a person wearing a suit and tie sitting at a desk](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Commercial16_discussion_03-1-300x200.jpg)
Release wave 1 expands agility, automation, and innovation across Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform
Today we launched 2023 release wave 1 for Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platform, a rollout of new features and enhanced capabilities slated for release between April and September 2023.![Two people meeting in the hotel lobby ahead of client presentation.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Dynamics-header-sales-300x200.webp)
Improve the leave and absence experience across the organization
In the complex world of human resources, organizations often find it challenging to manage and administer employee leave and absence plans in a competitive and compliant way. Each country and company have unique needs and programs to effectively manage employees’ time away from work.![Two coworkers standing in the hallway.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Dynamics-header-2-300x200.webp)
Preview new benefits capabilities for Dynamics 365 Human Resources
As the war for talent intensifies, companies are offering a broader and richer set of benefits to attract and retain their best employees. We understand that this can be a complex and time-consuming process.![Two people meeting in the hotel lobby ahead of client presentation.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Dynamics-header-sales-300x200.webp)
Building a more successful workforce with Dynamics 365 Human Resources
Microsoft delivers solutions that enable businesses to build winning teams and create a workplace where people can succeed.![Three colleagues standing on an office in discussion.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Dynamics-header2-300x200.webp)
Strategic investments in core HR drive operational excellence
Our vision for Dynamics 365 Talent is to balance operational excellence, organizational agility, and the employee experience to create a workplace where people and the business thrive. To help our customers achieve this mission, we’re investing heavily in our core HR capabilities.![Two people sitting at a desk across from each other in front of a window shaking hands after an interview.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Dynamics-header-5-300x200.webp)
How to attract and retain top talent in today’s healthcare market
Failure to identify, attract, and retain great talent is a top concern among today’s healthcare providers for good reason. Recent changes in the healthcare landscape have made recruiting and hiring tougher than ever.![a group of people sitting at a table](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/D365-Blog-Evergreen_Blog_R1-A_TN.png)