People Value and that Elusive Human Factor

Abstract

Review of the Operating and Financial Review (OFR) is an important signal as to the significance of the human resource in the prospects of the business. As a result, the case for focusing upon the potential financial management of the human resource is recognised as important by finance directors. Prospective demographic changes predicted by the United Nations may have a very significant impact upon company performance and how employers will need to think about investing in people. A strong case for investing in people – because it may result in improved company performance and profitability – emerges from some US research.