Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the intersection of people, risk, leadership and performance. A survey of global board members conducted by WTW and Nasdaq ...

Inequality in Bangladesh is not just about income, but about unequal opportunities. From classrooms to hospitals to job markets, gaps in access are widening—underscoring why investing in quality human ...

Ministers of Finance and global thought leaders came together to champion investments in people to build resilience, help mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, and accelerate the green transition. The ...

Economists have long recognized the importance of human capital—the skills and knowledge embedded in people. More than a century ago, Alfred Marshall wrote that “the most valuable of all capital is ...

At the 2023 Annual Meetings Human Capital Ministerial Conclave, 33 countries from the World Bank’s Human Capital Network considered how to connect people to good jobs and how to empower entrepreneurs ...

Oracle is bringing new role-based AI agents to its Oracle Fusion Cloud Human Capital Management suite this week. These agents are designed to automate routine tasks and provide personalized support so ...

Twenty years ago, something happened when Pablo Peña sat in Prof. Gary Becker’s doctoral-level course at the University of Chicago. As the economist lectured on human capital theory, a concept he’d ...