Turning SMEs' 'Hiring, Training, and Retention' Challenges into Growth Power. The 'Human Capital Management Study Group', Focused on Frontline Perspectives, Launches in April 2026
Funai Consulting Human Capital Consulting will launch the 'Human Capital Management Study Group' in April 2026 for SME executives. By sharing practical success stories across three working groups including HR AI, they aim for 700 participating companies by 2028.
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Funai Consulting Human Capital Consulting Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, President: Yasuko Murata) will launch the new "Human Capital Management Study Group" starting in April 2026. This group is designed for business owners and executives of mid-sized and small to medium enterprises (SMEs), specializing in solving frontline challenges and implementing practical solutions.
In recent years, as the importance of "Human Capital Management" is widely advocated, many companies are facing the challenge of "what specifically to start with, given their company's size and situation." This study group will not offer armchair theories, but rather a practical platform that provides carefully selected "highly reproducible success stories" that have actually generated results in corporate frontlines, directly linking to organizational development from day one.
The study group has set a target of expanding its membership to 200 companies in FY2026 and 700 companies in FY2028. By growing into one of the largest domestic implementation infrastructures for human capital management among SMEs, it aims to contribute to upgrading the management foundation of Japan as a whole.
■ Background of Launch: From Theories for Large Enterprises to "Immediately Actionable" Know-how for Your Company
"We post job openings but get no applicants." "The young employees we trained won't stay." — Many of the consultations received from business owners nationwide revolve around these pressing frontline issues.
The essence of human capital management (investment in people) is not information disclosure itself, but "how to revitalize people and organizations" to enhance corporate competitiveness. However, much of the theory discussed in the world is highly abstract, making it a high hurdle for busy SMEs to implement it in their daily operations.
Funai Consulting Human Capital Consulting has closely supported numerous companies and faced organizational challenges alongside business owners. The conclusion drawn from this experience is that "real success stories from other companies that achieved results in environments similar to yours are precisely what helps you grow." This study group was born to share this highly effective know-how and turn it into your company's strength.
■ 3 Reasons Why We Recommend This Study Group to Executives and Managers
This study group is not just a place to gather information, but a "place for practice" to make your organization stronger.
1. Three "Frontline-Direct" Working Groups to Choose From Based on Your Company's Challenges
We offer specialized working groups that can be immediately introduced to the field according to your company's current situation.
[Hiring Working Group] Reveals the "optimal solution for hiring strategy" of companies that successfully acquired matching talent without relying on brand recognition or budget.
[Training & Retention Working Group] Thoroughly explains the "evaluation and training mechanisms" that improved turnover rates and transformed organizations into places where employees actively excel.
[HR AI/DX Working Group] Teaches "AI and system utilization methods that stick in the workplace" to compensate for labor shortages and maximize productivity even with a small, elite team.
In recent years, as the importance of "Human Capital Management" is widely advocated, many companies are facing the challenge of "what specifically to start with, given their company's size and situation." This study group will not offer armchair theories, but rather a practical platform that provides carefully selected "highly reproducible success stories" that have actually generated results in corporate frontlines, directly linking to organizational development from day one.
The study group has set a target of expanding its membership to 200 companies in FY2026 and 700 companies in FY2028. By growing into one of the largest domestic implementation infrastructures for human capital management among SMEs, it aims to contribute to upgrading the management foundation of Japan as a whole.
■ Background of Launch: From Theories for Large Enterprises to "Immediately Actionable" Know-how for Your Company
"We post job openings but get no applicants." "The young employees we trained won't stay." — Many of the consultations received from business owners nationwide revolve around these pressing frontline issues.
The essence of human capital management (investment in people) is not information disclosure itself, but "how to revitalize people and organizations" to enhance corporate competitiveness. However, much of the theory discussed in the world is highly abstract, making it a high hurdle for busy SMEs to implement it in their daily operations.
Funai Consulting Human Capital Consulting has closely supported numerous companies and faced organizational challenges alongside business owners. The conclusion drawn from this experience is that "real success stories from other companies that achieved results in environments similar to yours are precisely what helps you grow." This study group was born to share this highly effective know-how and turn it into your company's strength.
■ 3 Reasons Why We Recommend This Study Group to Executives and Managers
This study group is not just a place to gather information, but a "place for practice" to make your organization stronger.
1. Three "Frontline-Direct" Working Groups to Choose From Based on Your Company's Challenges
We offer specialized working groups that can be immediately introduced to the field according to your company's current situation.
[Hiring Working Group] Reveals the "optimal solution for hiring strategy" of companies that successfully acquired matching talent without relying on brand recognition or budget.
[Training & Retention Working Group] Thoroughly explains the "evaluation and training mechanisms" that improved turnover rates and transformed organizations into places where employees actively excel.
[HR AI/DX Working Group] Teaches "AI and system utilization methods that stick in the workplace" to compensate for labor shortages and maximize productivity even with a small, elite team.