Human resources (HR) is the set of people who make up the workforce of an organization, business sector, industry, or economy. A narrower concept is human capital, the knowledge and skills which the individuals command. Similar terms include manpower, labor, labor-power, or personnel.
An advertisement for "human resources" (labour) from Sabah and Sarawak, seen in Jalan Petaling, Kuala Lumpur.
Human capital or human assets is a concept used by economists to designate personal attributes considered useful in the production process. It encompasses employee knowledge, skills, know-how, good health, and education. Human capital has a substantial impact on individual earnings. Research indicates that human capital investments have high economic returns throughout childhood and young adulthood.
An advertisement for labour from Sabah and Sarawak, seen in Jalan Petaling, Kuala Lumpur