{"id":517,"date":"2020-01-28T12:12:45","date_gmt":"2020-01-28T12:12:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coachforsuccess.com\/pamsolbergtapper\/?p=517"},"modified":"2020-01-28T12:12:45","modified_gmt":"2020-01-28T12:12:45","slug":"leaders-must-invest-in-human-capital-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coachforsuccess.com\/pamsolbergtapper\/leaders-must-invest-in-human-capital-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Leaders Must Invest in Human Capital"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Human capital is the skills, knowledge, and experience individuals possess that are assets <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-513\" src=\"https:\/\/coachforsuccess.com\/pamsolbergtapper\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Human-Capital-Depositphotos_77297812_l-2015-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coachforsuccess.com\/pamsolbergtapper\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Human-Capital-Depositphotos_77297812_l-2015-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/coachforsuccess.com\/pamsolbergtapper\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Human-Capital-Depositphotos_77297812_l-2015-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/coachforsuccess.com\/pamsolbergtapper\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Human-Capital-Depositphotos_77297812_l-2015-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/coachforsuccess.com\/pamsolbergtapper\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Human-Capital-Depositphotos_77297812_l-2015.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>to their company. Developing human capital is important in helping businesses meet the demands of ever-increasing information, technology and the need for highly skilled people.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some ways to enhance your business\u2019s human capital and keep employees engaged:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Invest in people\u2019s development. <\/strong>It is good business to invest in people\u2019s learning and development because employees who can work at their full potential will help grow your business. Provide opportunities for your high potential people to advance their leadership skills, keep them challenged and engaged while grooming them to become your future leaders. Show people what their career path can be as they progress to higher levels in your company.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Provide quality coaching and feedback.<\/strong> With coaching, you \u201cask\u201d versus \u201ctell\u201d. People learn more readily and become more self-reliant when they are guided to a solution by being asked coaching questions versus being told what to do. When you provide feedback, be sure it is timely, specific and encouraging so people can course correct and do things better the next time. Conducting consistent and thorough performance appraisals is key to your company\u2019s human capital management. Focus on strengths that people can leverage to maximize their performance in addition to developmental goals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Provide a link between your business goals and your employee\u2019s goals.<\/strong> People want to feel that their work matters. When company-wide goals are set, show them the line of sight between your company\u2019s goals and their goals. Take steps to provide clear expectations of their work responsibilities as well as the reasons \u201cwhy\u201d their work is important. Be sure to communicate your company\u2019s progress on established goals and recognize people for their efforts in helping achieve them.\u00a0 A company with employees aligned on goals ensures that the work of their people is being effectively utilized. Plus, employees enjoy a greater sense of fulfillment when they know they are an integral part of your business\u2019s success.<\/p>\n<p>Following these strategies to invest in your human capital will help you accomplish your business goals as you move into the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Human capital is the skills, knowledge, and experience individuals possess that are assets to their company. Developing human capital is important in helping businesses meet the demands of ever-increasing information, technology and the need for highly skilled people. 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