The role of human capital in the EU in the face of the development of the information society

In the information society, knowledge is the basis of education and culture and the most important production factor. Information and communications technology (ICT) significantly promotes interaction and exchange between individuals, business enterprises and other organizations, the utilization of information, and the provision of services and access to them. This paper aims to analyze the role of human capital in contemporary society from different perspectives. It provides an up-to-date guide to the nature and role of human capital in contemporary organizations and the roles that government, business and non-government institutions can play in facilitating its development.