This study presents a bibliometric analysis of publications on human capitaland job
satisfaction indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection between 2019and 2024. Using
bibliometric methods, we examine publication trends, citationimpact, keyword co-occurrence,
and co-authorship networks. The resultsindicate an increasing number of publications,
with highly cited studies shapingtheoretical advancements. Keyword analysis reveals
dominant themes such aswork engagement, turnover intention, and employee motivation,
while emergingtopics like remote work and workforce well-being highlight research
gaps.The co-authorship analysis suggests fragmented collaboration networks, withlimited
international partnerships in this domain. These findings underscorethe need for greater
interdisciplinary and global research collaboration toenhance knowledge exchange.
Given the critical role of human capital inorganizational success, our study emphasizes
the implications for HumanResources (HR) management, particularly in talent retention,
job design, andemployee well-being strategies. Strengthening HR policies based on
evidencefrom these research trends can contribute to improved job satisfaction andorganizational
performance.This study contributes to the academic field by providing an overview
of existingresearch trends, identifying influential studies, and suggesting future
researchdirections. The results can assist scholars, policymakers, HR professionals,
andpractitioners in better understanding the dynamics of human capital and jobsatisfaction
research.
