The most successful companies and the most successful countries will be those that manage human capital in the most effective and efficient manner

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2. www.FamilyBusinessBattleGround.com Nobel Prize-winning economist Gary S. Becker, who coined the term “human capital,” says that “the basic resource in any company is the people”. Surviving and Thriving in your Family Business http://cooperandassociates.biz/_wizardimages/group%20of%20business%20people.jpg

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4. www.FamilyBusinessBattleGround.com Corporations are recognizing the importance of investing in their employees now more than ever before. Surviving and Thriving in your Family Business http://www.messagingservice.com/blog/uploaded_images/20837316-723394.jpg

5. www.FamilyBusinessBattleGround.com Companies are beginning to understand that to stay on top in the global economy, they need to place more and more emphasis on developing and retaining their people. Surviving and Thriving in your Family Business http://thetopnews.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/global-economy123.gif

6. www.FamilyBusinessBattleGround.com Organizations that appreciate the financial impact of their employees often refer to them as human capital. Surviving and Thriving in your Family Business http://www.topnews.in/files/climate-change_6.jpg

7. www.FamilyBusinessBattleGround.com Moreover we can say that the collective attitudes, skills and abilities of people contribute to organizational performance and productivity. Surviving and Thriving in your Family Business http://positivepsychologynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/supportive-work-team.JPG

8. www.FamilyBusinessBattleGround.com Any expenditure in training, development, health and support is an investment, not just an expense. Surviving and Thriving in your Family Business http://www.corporateexpense.com/img/business_header.jpg

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10. www.FamilyBusinessBattleGround.com But to implement change, their people must have the same or better skills and abilities. Surviving and Thriving in your Family Business http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/images/stories/large/2008/07/26/Employees.jpg

11. www.FamilyBusinessBattleGround.com In small business the reprioritization of the value of human capital has changed the profile of what a successful candidate looks like, even in the most technical roles as the value of ability of human talent is recognized. Surviving and Thriving in your Family Business http://preview.srsincorp.com/BiziSiteCustomers/SRSInc_dev/images/ Group%20Picture%20for%20Capabilities%20and%20Website.jpg

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