Innovative Human Capital and Workaholism as A New HR Strategy

This study investigates the correlation between Innovative Human Capital (IHC) and workaholic behavior levels of employees in a higher education institution. A case study has been developed to analyze the dimensions arising from both IHC and its relationship with workaholism. Respondents in the study reported high levels of workaholism yet there is no negative relationship between workaholism and IHC regarding education, job training, job satisfaction and being open to innovations. The research is an attempt to understand the negative and positive sides of organizational policies. It should be tested on different sectors. Organizations may use the positive effects of controlled work engagement and workaholism results for effective performance results. Although workaholism has many negative effects on people, it may well serve to the work engagement in terms of developing innovative human capital skills. Innovative human capital should be developed and nurtured in organizations. As long as workaholism is held at bay, it can be a catalyst for productivity.