Advancing human capital development for a future-ready workforce
About us
Sustainable human capital development is critical to a thriving organization and community. Accomplishing this goal requires long-term commitment and a deep understanding of the issues at stake. The Human Capital Development Lab at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School aims to address the needs of industry professionals with cutting-edge and timely scholarship, thereby pioneering sustainable development of human capital across the globe.
Our mission
As changes in society and the world of work unfold, private enterprises, nonprofits, NGOs, and government entities often surface new challenges that point to new standards in the future of both practice and policy. The Lab partners with various stakeholders to ensure a collaborative, consistent focus on critical topics in contemporary operations, now and in the future. The Lab supports the advancement of insights to improve our understanding and leadership of human capital systems comprising talent, structure, culture, and leadership.
Research
The rapid transformation of the world of work demands we must keep abreast of the changes arising from revolutionary technologies, work modalities, and changing expectations. The Lab seeks to address both current and future challenges that affect the sustainable development of human capital around the world. Our research spans:
Resources
The Lab puts together various tools and resources to help uncover the latest insights and industry trends to enable a future-ready workforce across industries.
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Johns Hopkins researchers collaborated with Great Place To Work® to explore trends related to employee well-being in UK organizations.
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Why it matters: Professor Rick Smith encourages chief human resources officers to take a holistic view of human capital with a focus on strategy execution, including artificial intelligence, to provide value for the future.
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The long hand-wringing debate over whether HR has a seat at the executive table is over. The past two decades have seen a steady rise in HR's prominence and influence; and the profession's oversized role in responding to the pandemic helped place CHROs squarely at the right hand of America's CEOs.