Human Capital and Job Satisfaction: Trends and Insights from a Bibliometric Perspective

This study presents a bibliometric analysis of publications on human capital and job satisfaction indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection between 2019 and 2024. Using bibliometric methods, we examine publication trends, citation impact, keyword co-occurrence, and co-authorship networks. The results indicate an increasing number of publications, with highly cited studies shaping theoretical advancements. Keyword analysis reveals dominant themes such as work engagement, turnover intention, and employee motivation, while emerging topics like remote work and workforce well-being highlight research gaps. The co-authorship analysis suggests fragmented collaboration networks, with limited international partnerships in this domain. These findings underscore the need for greater interdisciplinary and global research collaboration to enhance knowledge exchange. Given the critical role of human capital in organizational success, our study emphasizes the implications for Human Resources (HR) management, particularly in talent retention, job design, and employee well-being strategies. Strengthening HR policies based on evidence from these research trends can contribute to improved job satisfaction and organizational performance. This study contributes to the academic field by providing an overview of existing research trends, identifying influential studies, and suggesting future research directions. The results can assist scholars, policymakers, HR professionals, and practitioners in better understanding the dynamics of human capital and job satisfaction research.