Investing in Human Capital
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Taking care of your people means they are probably motivated to help you execute your dream business. This article discusses the advantages of investing in people. As you read, consider what elements you want to focus on in your business.
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered to be a driving force of the economy in the world. Among the most valuable features of SMEs is their flexibility, decision-making accessibility, implementation, innovation and high adaptability to the market environment. SMEs provide for acceleration and economic growth of the country and its regions. Investment in human capital in SMEs, (meaning investment into intangible assets of the company), it is one of the ways to support this sector. In the same manner as SMEs are considered to be a driving force of the economy, human resources can be seen as its driving force, the source of success, competitiveness and added value of businesses. Human capital is one of the most valuable components of any business and that is why investment in human resources becomes a necessary step ensuring that a business prospers in a changing market environment. Current trends also point to the growing importance of investment in human capital. The future will certainly belong to those companies which pay most attention to effective management of human resources, which, in terms of time factor is an important prerequisite for growth and competitiveness of a company.
Keywords: investments; human capital; human resources; return on investment; enterprise.
Source: Josef Drábek, Silvia Lorincová, and Jana Javorčíková, https://www.Uintechopen.com/chapters/54434
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