This paper investigates how academic research addresses the relationship between human capital, knowledge management, and the public sector. To this end, an integrative review was carried out with key terms related to the three mentioned themes and conducted with data imported from the Scopus database. Among the results achieved, six clusters of thematic approach were identified. After the analysis mentioned above, it was possible to identify how human resources contribute to knowledge management in the public sector and the consequences for people resulting from its implementation. This article contributes to research on the importance of people in knowledge management in public organizations, promoting the synthesis of the most recent studies on the subject.

This paper investigates how academic research addresses the relationship between human capital, knowledge management, and the public sector. To this end, an integrative review was carried out with key terms related to the three mentioned themes and conducted with data imported from the Scopus database. Among the results achieved, six clusters of thematic approach were identified. After the analysis mentioned above, it was possible to identify how human resources contribute to knowledge management in the public sector and the consequences for people resulting from its implementation. This article contributes to research on the importance of people in knowledge management in public organizations, promoting the synthesis of the most recent studies on the subject.

Business firms face challenges in maintaining their sustainability in the global market. As a result, it is increasingly necessary for them to focus on ensuring sustainable performance by balancing financial, social and environmental outcomes. One of the efforts companies make to achieve sustainable organisational performance and gain a competitive advantage is by increasing their utilisation of knowledge. According to the knowledge-based view, performance differences among organisations result from their different knowledge stocks and their different capabilities for knowledge use and development. Therefore, the ability to acquire and manage knowledge internally becomes essential. It enhances the organisation’s competencies, sustains them, and contributes to achieving a competitive advantage. As a vital resource for organisational success, managing knowledge through practices is neces...