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asset
The term carries a strong sense of utility and advantage. When applied to people, it suggests they are not just employees but strategic advantages that provide a competitive edge. It transforms a person's skill into a tool for success. In financial contexts, the word is sterile and clinical, referring to anything that can be converted into cash. While a person is a qualitative asset, a building is a quantitative asset, yet both share the core concept of adding value to a whole.
Countable when referring to specific items of property or distinct useful qualities ('He has three major assets'). Uncountable when referring to the total sum of wealth or resources owned ('The company has significant asset in the region').