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Human assets are managed as a part of organisation's [[Asset management|asset management]] and there are several human asset related [[Business process|business processes]] available in all organisations. | Human assets are managed as a part of organisation's [[Asset management|asset management]] and there are several human asset related [[Business process|business processes]] available in all organisations. | ||
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The uncertainty related to human assets derives from the uncertainty related to human assets embedded in individual people who could leave the organisation on a short notice. One approach to cope with this uncertainty is to use [[Knowledge management|knowledge management]] tools and processes to ensure that knowledge of individuals is being diffused and documented. | The uncertainty related to human assets derives from the uncertainty related to human assets embedded in individual people who could leave the organisation on a short notice. One approach to cope with this uncertainty is to use [[Knowledge management|knowledge management]] tools and processes to ensure that knowledge of individuals is being diffused and documented. | ||
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| + | When considering development of their human assets, an organisation may choose to import new human resources via recruitment, develop the exiting human resources via individual learning or develop it's organisational knowledge e.g. via communities. | ||
The most typical processes available in organisations include | The most typical processes available in organisations include | ||
Revision as of 17:05, 25 June 2014
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Definition
Human capital is The part of organization's intangible assets which is embedded in people working in the organization and is based on people's knowledge, skills and competences
Summary
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Description
Human asset is a part of an organization's intangible assets (see Fig 1). It includes the knowledge, skills, competencies and qualifications of the people in the organization. In addition to assets embedded in individuals, human asset includes organizational knowledge, teams, networks and communities of practice. One could say that human asset is the part of organization's assets that walks out every day and is not as straightforward to manage as tangible assets.
Human asset refers to an economical view of human resources. When the human resources of an organisation are viewed as an asset, there is an expectation that the human resources provide organisation with actual or future value and benefits. Thus, training and other methods for developing the human resources are seen as an investment in the organisation's assets.
Management of human assets
Human assets are managed as a part of organisation's asset management and there are several human asset related business processes available in all organisations.
The uncertainty related to human assets derives from the uncertainty related to human assets embedded in individual people who could leave the organisation on a short notice. One approach to cope with this uncertainty is to use knowledge management tools and processes to ensure that knowledge of individuals is being diffused and documented.
When considering development of their human assets, an organisation may choose to import new human resources via recruitment, develop the exiting human resources via individual learning or develop it's organisational knowledge e.g. via communities.
The most typical processes available in organisations include
- Human resource development
- Training
- Education
- Recruitment
- Knowledge management
- OPEX
- Communities of practice
