The relationship of human capital to traditional concepts that characterize human labor activity

Abstract

Subject. This article raises the urgent problem of developing and increasing Russia's innovation competitiveness by improving the management of human resources in conditions of uncertainty and instability of the external environment associated with the sanctions and economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Objectives. The article aims to propose strategic areas for the development and improvement of Russia's innovation competitiveness, recommendations and a programme to improve human resources management. Methods. For the study, I used the methods of analysis, information sampling and grouping. Results. The article describes the relationship of human capital with traditional concepts that characterize human labor activity and offers certain recommendations for the development and improvement of Russia's innovation competitiveness and human resources management. Conclusions. The provision of highly qualified labor power at all levels of management and categories of staff of organizations, the motivation and forms of work are the main factors in the advancement of the country's competitiveness.