Personal profile
Research interests
I am a Professor in Human Capital Management and specialize in the management of People and Knowledge in contemporary contexts. This is particularly relevant to the Future of Work. My research is focused on human capital as a strategic resource, innovation and employee attitudes and behaviours. This research aims to understand the transfer of human capital into intellectual capital, thereby linking the intellectual capital, HRM and performance debates.
My teaching is focused on managing knowledge. At the MBA level I teach People Management and lead an MBA elective on Knowledge Leadership in a Global Economy where I work closely with the United Nations Capital Develoment Fund (UNCDF). Here my work has impact on the poorest nations in the world by understanding knowledge sharing better.
My current research projects focus on (i) contemporary forms of working across boundaries; (ii) complexity and managerial resilience and (iii) Artificial Intelligence in Professional Services Firms
As a Chartered Psychologist, my executive development expertise is in the areas of strategic knowledge management, leadership styles, personal effectiveness in the context of people management and the management of professionals.
I have published widely in the area of people management in knowledge intensive firms, intellectual capital structures, innovation and knowledge sharing.
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, The interrelationship between tacit knowledge and self-awareness, University of Bath
Award Date: 1 Jan 2000
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Emerging Futures: Empowering Youth in a Changing World of Work
Mughal, F. (PI), Swart, J. (PI) & Rofcanin, Y. (PI)
16/05/24 → …
Project: Other
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Preparing healthcare for future disruptions: engaging human resource management and empowering leadership as drivers of well-being and performance. Research Project Funded by the Regional Government of Valencia (Generalitat Valenciana), 2023-2025. • Project Number: CIAICO/2022/196 • Funding: €28,200 We are currently analyzing the database and could discuss starting a new research paper soon. Data has been collected from 36 teams and approximately 200 healthcare professionals within the Spanish public healthcare system.
Salas, A. (PI) & Swart, J. (PI)
Project: Other
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Changing the Future Human Resources and L&TD Role in Innovation
Swart, J. (PI), Hope Hailey, V. (CoI) & Kinnie, N. (CoI)
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
1/10/12 → 30/04/13
Project: UK charity
Research output
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On the Dangers of Large-Language Model Mediated Learning for Human Capital
Lindebaum, D., Nolan, E. & Swart, J., 17 Feb 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Human Resource Management Journal .Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Human Resource Management and Organisational Performance: In Search of the HR Advantage
Kinnie, N., Swart, J. & Cross, D., 8 Feb 2025, Contemporary Human Resource Management (7th ed. ) . Wilkinson, A., Dundon, T. & Yates, E. (eds.). 7th ed. London, U. K.: SAGE Publications Ltd, p. 3-25 23 p.Research output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter
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“It is all about me” – an investigation of interns’ workplace commitment
Ali, N. & Swart, J., 25 Jun 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Personnel Review.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Who is worthy of my commitment now? The dynamic nature of interns' workplace commitment
Ali, N. & Swart, J., 28 May 2024, In: Personnel Review. 53, 4, p. 983-997 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Commitment Systems in Cross-boundary Work
Van Rossenberg, Y. G. T., Swart, J. A., Yalabik, Z. Y., Cross, D. & Kinnie, N., 30 Apr 2023, In: British Journal of Management. 34, 2, p. 746-766 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Swart, J. (Recipient), 2021
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1. Swart, J. (2024) From islands to ecosystems. Keynote address at the International HRM conference. University of Seville. September 19-20
Swart, J. (Speaker)
19 Sept 2024Activity: Academic conferences and events (excluding conference publications) › Keynote presentation or prestigious invited talk
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International HRM conference
Swart, J. (Speaker)
18 Sept 2024Activity: Academic conferences and events (excluding conference publications) › Keynote presentation or prestigious invited talk
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Journal of Professions and Organization (Journal)
Swart, J. (Peer reviewer)
2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial roles › Editorial activity