human capital
noun
: the skills, knowledge, and qualifications of a person, group, or workforce considered as economic assets
Nothing is more important to a company, nation, or individual than intelligence. It is the fundamental key to problem-solving and wealth creation, and underpins the human capital that drives every company and nation forward.—
Peter H. Diamandis
Peter H. DiamandisIn fact, the evidence suggests that public investments in human capital, including higher education, yield long-term economic rates of return that far exceed most standard investments in technology or capital.—Edward L. Glaeser
Edward L. GlaeserAll of this coincided with the emergence in academe of the idea of "human capital": the notion that the more skilled the work force, the more productive it tends to be.—Denis P. Doyle et al.
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The Stakes: People, Ports, and Political Capital Some other risks aren’t measured in barrels or basis points, but in human capital.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
The Global Cities Index compares cities across 27 key measures in five categories: economics, human capital, quality of life, environment and governance.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Certainly, the company is structured not just as an ERP provider, but also as specialist in field service management, enterprise asset management and human capital management with manufacturing project management functions manifesting themselves across its platform toolset.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
In automation, where successful integration can free up valuable human capital in every field, China has a commanding foothold.
—Nick Mordowanec
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john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
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Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
The Global Cities Index compares cities across 27 key measures in five categories: economics, human capital, quality of life, environment and governance.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Certainly, the company is structured not just as an ERP provider, but also as specialist in field service management, enterprise asset management and human capital management with manufacturing project management functions manifesting themselves across its platform toolset.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
In automation, where successful integration can free up valuable human capital in every field, China has a commanding foothold.
—Nick Mordowanec
mandy Taheri
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
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“Human capital.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/human%20capital. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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