The Human Capital Development Lab was established in 2024 to advance evidence-based research and thought leadership at the intersection of human capital, workforce well-being, leadership, AI, and the future of work. This inaugural 2026 Impact Report reflects on the Lab’s early growth and contributions, highlighting flagship initiatives such as the Well-Being at Work Index, faculty-supported research, industry partnerships, knowledge products, and convenings that have engaged academics, policymakers, and practitioners around the world.
The report showcases the Lab’s progress in bridging research, practice, and policy while outlining its vision for addressing emerging challenges related to workforce transformation, technological change, and sustainable human capital development in an increasingly complex global economy.
