Human Capital and Global Business Strategy

A practitioner-focused book with new insights into how to improve business performance through a unique, strategic approach to human capital.

Howard Thomas (Author), Richard R. Smith (Author), Fermin Diez (Author)

9781107613287, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 7 November 2013

270 pages, 50 b/w illus. 11 tables
24.8 x 17.3 x 1.4 cm, 0.49 kg

'Most HR books are aimed at HR practitioners, and most strategy books give lip service or merely anecdotes regarding human capital strategy. This book is different in that it looks to bridge this gap by finding the common ground between HR leaders and business leaders through a human capital strategy. Finding, keeping and developing talent is one of the main priorities of business leaders. Because of that, there is an increased need for business leaders to learn what to ask of their human resources executives to drive value in their organisations. This book provides new insight on how to improve business performance through people.' Hamish Dodds, President and CEO, Hard Rock International

Human capital - the performance and the potential of people in an organisation - has become an increasingly urgent issue for business leaders. Dramatic demographic shifts, the globalisation of organisations, increasing business complexity, and generational differences are causing many organisations to place a more deliberate focus on human capital as a key element in strategic planning and execution. This book helps business leaders determine how to address human capital as part of their business strategy, to drive value and realise the potential of the organisation. Topics are presented clearly, allowing readers to quickly grasp and apply key concepts and ideas. The authors share both their academic research and practical experience from around the world, providing first-hand case studies and examples to help bring theoretical topics to life. With a strong practitioner focus, this book will provide business leaders and HR professionals with new insights into how to improve business performance through a unique, strategic approach to human capital.

Foreword
1. Introduction
2. Culture
3. Leadership
4. Structure
5. Talent management
6. Human capital metrics
7. Change management
8. Conclusion
Index.

Subject Areas: Personnel & human resources management [KJMV2], Business & management [KJ]