Protecting Human Capital
Discussion Question Part 2: What role, if any do you believe the manager plays in protecting human capital (employee) as an investment? Let me share a scenario that might should help your thoughts. A manager sees an employee practicing an unsafe practice; like climbing to get an item in a stockroom, instead of using a ladder. The manager could say “Please be careful, you can cost us a fortune if you fall.” However, a manager who views their employees as human capital might say “Please be careful, we can’t afford to lose you if you get hurt.” The employee would most likely feel more valued and perform at a higher level knowing that they are viewed as an asset and not a liability. In addition we are reading from Mello, J. A. (2014). Strategic Human Resource Management Fourth Edition