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Human capital

Human capital is a term used by HR to refer to the value of employees, when their skills, knowledge and ability are assessed.

Human capital reporting allows HR to measure and set out the value of human capital within the employer.


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    Culture of promoting talent delivers 67% bonus to companies’ performance

    by Mike Berry 18 Dec 2006
    by Mike Berry 18 Dec 2006

    Companies where the promotion of talent is fixed in the organisation’s culture outperform those where it is not by 67%,...

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    Government drive to get people on their bikes fails to grip nation

    by Georgina Fuller 11 Dec 2006
    by Georgina Fuller 11 Dec 2006

    Less than 1% of UK employees are taking advantage of ‘cycle-to-work’ schemes, despite encouragement from their employees, according to research....

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    TUC to call for ‘social agreement’ to protect migrant workers from exploitation

    by Mike Berry 11 Dec 2006
    by Mike Berry 11 Dec 2006

    Many migrant workers in the UK are over-qualified, work in dangerous conditions and are exploited by employers, the TUC will...

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    Ministry of Defence accepts General Sir Mike Jackson’s criticisms

    by Greg Pitcher 8 Dec 2006
    by Greg Pitcher 8 Dec 2006

    The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has accepted condemnation from the former head of the Army as “informed criticism” and conceded “there...

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    Ladbrokes in win-win situation as Kronos provides system to shuffle staff and mitigate risks thrown up by evening gambling opportunity

    by Greg Pitcher 23 Nov 2006
    by Greg Pitcher 23 Nov 2006

    Ladbrokes in win-win situation as Kronos provides system to shuffle staff and mitigate risks thrown up by evening gambling opportunity...

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    New president of Chartered Management Institute vows to challenge lack of investment in leadership development

    by Mike Berry 13 Nov 2006
    by Mike Berry 13 Nov 2006

    Tim Melville-Ross, chairman of housebuilder Bovis Homes, has been appointed as the new president of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)....

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    DTI issues guidance on new maternity regulations

    by Georgina Fuller 9 Nov 2006
    by Georgina Fuller 9 Nov 2006

    The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has published guidance for employers and employees on maternity leave regulations under the...

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    Technology firms struggle to make the most of their human capital

    by Mike Berry 8 Nov 2006
    by Mike Berry 8 Nov 2006

    Global technology companies still have a long way to go to find, retain and manage their talent effectively, according to...

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    Meetings seen as largely a waste of time worldwide

    by Mike Berry 31 Oct 2006
    by Mike Berry 31 Oct 2006

    Eight out of 10 UK workers believe most of their work meetings are unnecessary or unproductive, costing businesses thousands of...

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    Bosses trying too hard to be everyone’s best friend

    by Georgina Fuller 18 Oct 2006
    by Georgina Fuller 18 Oct 2006

    Trying too hard to be everyone’s friend and micromanaging are among the top 10 ‘boss sins’, according to a survey....

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    Poor productivity costs UK economy £340bn a year

    by Georgina Fuller 5 Oct 2006
    by Georgina Fuller 5 Oct 2006

    The lack of motivation and productivity among UK employees is costing £340bn every year, according to research. Only 15% of...

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    Failing to crack the HCM code

    by Personnel Today 19 Sep 2006
    by Personnel Today 19 Sep 2006

    Evaluating human capital management can be a simple process, so why are HR professionals finding it so hardto measure?

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    Plans to privatise NHS logistics division leads to vote for strike action by staff

    by Mike Berry 26 Jul 2006
    by Mike Berry 26 Jul 2006

    Staff to strike over privatisation plans at NHS Logistics.

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    NHS is moving in right direction and retaining the right people

    by Personnel Today 25 Jul 2006
    by Personnel Today 25 Jul 2006

    In my career in the NHS, I have been faced with many challenges, but being asked to give oral evidence to the Health Select Committee on issues relating to NHS workforce planning has to be the greatest of them all.

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    Our people are our biggest (secret) asset

    by dan thomas 18 Jul 2006
    by dan thomas 18 Jul 2006

    Most companies that claim to value their people don't know what they're worth, and those that do know don't tell anyone.

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