Harvard Business School faculty conducted new research on human capital covering topics such as hiring and training, the benefits of recruiting employees with cognitive disabilities, and addressing anxieties about outsourcing and immigration. Hiring and training are important factors in building human capital, while recruiting employees with cognitive disabilities can bring unique benefits to a company. Outsourcing and immigration can cause anxieties in the workplace, but there are strategies to confront these issues. The research provides insights for businesses to improve their human capital strategies and create a more inclusive and diverse workforce.