Intelligent remuneration in the knowledge economy for growth of intellectual capital

Purpose – The aim of this article is to highlight some characteristics of balancing dimensions for an intelligent remuneration system in the knowledge economy; in other words, what to look for when remunerating sustainable growth of capabilities for future earnings potential (i.e. intellectual capital). The article also aims to present a supplement to the thinking regarding compensation systems.Design/methodology/approach – The article is based on and refined from a MBA thesis by J. Camp and presents a perspective on intelligent remunerations based on intellectual capital, motivational psychology and knowledge management theory.Findings – This paper presents some aspects of an intelligent remuneration system for growth of intellectual capital by unleashing a larger potential of the human capital dimensions. In order to enhance mind value‐added by talents, enterprises need to offer their people a more sustainable remuneration on their invested personal human capital, consisting of both tangible and intangi...