But there is more going on here than meets the eye: people are using HCM analysis to beat investment odds; to beat or even snap up the competition – even to predict the future.

Of course, HubCap was designed and built in 2010 to bring and open up what all these guys are up to and help anyone with an interest in human capital – concept or practical reality – to stay in the know. Over 300 articles, 400 users, a digital library, network – now we’re starting to cherry pick and package up the latest thinking into a series of slick designed publications, The Human Capital Handbook.

Conceived by HubCap’s founder, Dr Michael Reddy, and edited by former strategy + business deputy editor, Ann Graham, the first edition features Raj Thamotheram, Senior Adviser, Responsible Investment at AXA; Laurie Bassi of Mc Bassi & Company; Don Young, author of ‘Having their Cake’; Philip Whiteley, chair of the Human Capital Forum; Chris Hodge, Head of the Corporate Governance Committee of the Financial Reporting Council; Robin Roslender, Professor of Accountancy at Heriot-Watt; Dermot Toberty, Director of HR Services for Royal Mail Group; Tim Hoad at IntangAbility; Diane Coyle OBE, author of the forthcoming ‘The Economics of Enough’, and Dr Michael Reddy.

Download and share your free copy here (free subscription required if you're not already registered.)

A dedicated book group is also available for readers and authors to share ideas.

Further Handbooks, webinars and other activities (which must remain secret for now) are coming up on HubCap to help you and your business get HC ready.

If you would like to be involved, please contact me – Stuart Shaw - at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it