Human capital —people’s health, skills, knowledge, and experience— is the foundation of economic growth and poverty reduction and of a workforce ready for the jobs of the future. Yet progress in ...

Twenty years ago, something happened when Pablo Peña sat in Prof. Gary Becker’s doctoral-level course at the University of Chicago. As the economist lectured on human capital theory, a concept he’d ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Solange Charas covers the intersection of governance, HR, and finance. Oct 01, 2024, 01:53pm EDT In today’s business landscape, ...

Deloitte’s recent research indicates that nearly 90% of executives want their compensation tied directly to human capital performance metrics. This isn’t just a reaction to market trends; it signifies ...

Human capital management (HCM) is the process an organization uses to recruit, manage, develop or optimize employees to improve workforce productivity. It involves hiring the right employees, aligning ...