Human capital in the era of knowledge and innovations as a competitive resource

The relevance of this study is due to the urgent need to form a knowledge economy through the rational and holistic use of human capital and the consistent implementation of innovative approaches. The paper analyzes the key structural elements of the innovation environment, which contribute not only to professional development and the realization of intellectual potential, but also to increasing labor productivity and the efficiency of production processes. A qualimetric toolkit is proposed that provides a deep analysis of the state of human capital in the context of an innovative economy, allowing to assess its quality and effectiveness of application in various areas of management and production. The developed strategic model of human resources development for the knowledge economy provides not only for the modernization of the education system, but also for the intensification of innovative activity and the adaptation of professional competencies to the challenges of the globalized world. Particular attention is paid to the importance of balanced development of human capital, which is justified by the principle of the golden ratio, and practical mechanisms for synchronizing management decisions in the field of human resources with the strategic goals of innovative progress are also proposed. This approach ensures comprehensive and adaptive development of human potential, which is the foundation of sustainable development of a modern innovative economy.