Abstract
A multigenerational caregiving crisis is emerging at the interface of family and work, and human resource development (HRD) should pay attention. This perspective considers the impact of multigenerational caregiving-induced responsibilities on human capital frameworks, and their implications for HRD. We believe traditional models often neglect the unique challenges multigenerational caregivers face—such as stress, absenteeism, and constrained opportunities for self-development—which contribute to the erosion of human capital. This paper uses quantitative models to show that multigenerational caregiving is a critical driver of human capital depreciation. Integrating multigenerational caregivers into human capital discourse foregrounds the need for adaptive HRD strategies. These strategies should prioritize both human capital sustainability and workforce well-being, empowering organizations to support multigenerational caregivers and build a more inclusive, resilient workforce.
Description
Copyright The Authors 2025. This article is published under a Creative Commons CC BY NC license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/)
Publisher
SAGE
Date of publication
9-2025
Language
english
Persistent identifier
http://hdl.handle.net/10950/4977
Document Type
Article
Recommended Citation
Carpenter, Rob E. and Dial, Brandy, "Multigenerational Caregiving and Its Effect on Human Capital: Insights from a Human Resource Development Perspective" (2025). Human Resource Development Faculty Publications and Presentations. Paper 63.
http://hdl.handle.net/10950/4977