Transforming "Recruitment, Development, and Retention" Challenges of Mid-sized and Small Enterprises into the Power for Growth. "Human Capital Management Study Group" Focused on the Frontline Perspective Launches in April 2026
Funai Soken Human Capital Consulting is launching a "Human Capital Management Study Group" in April 2026, aimed at helping mid-sized and small enterprise executives solve practical HR challenges. The group will offer subcommittees focusing on recruitment, employee development and retention, and HR AI/DX integration, featuring guest speakers like freee K.K.'s CHRO, Yasuyuki Kawanishi. By providing actionable insights over abstract theory, the initiative seeks to foster organizational growth and will host a free trial event on April 18, 2026, in Tokyo.
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Funai Soken Human Capital Consulting Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Yasuko Murata) will newly launch the "Human Capital Management Study Group" in April 2026, targeting executives and top management of mid-sized and small enterprises, specialized in solving frontline challenges and practical implementation.
In recent years, as the importance of "Human Capital Management" is increasingly emphasized, many companies are facing the challenge of "specifically where to start, given their own company's scale and situation." In this study group, rather than armchair theories, we carefully select "highly reproducible success cases" that have achieved results in actual corporate frontlines, and provide a practical platform that can be directly linked to building your own organization from tomorrow.
This study group aims to expand to 200 member companies in FY2026 and 700 companies in FY2028, and by growing into one of the largest implementation infrastructures in Japan for human capital management in mid-sized and small enterprises, we will contribute to updating the management foundation of Japan as a whole.
■ Background of Launch: From theories for large enterprises to "immediately practical" know-how for your own company
"Even if we post job openings, we get no applicants." "The young employees we trained don't stay." -- Many of the consultations we receive from executives nationwide are such pressing frontline challenges.
The essence of human capital management (investment in people) is not information disclosure itself, but "how to revitalize people and the organization" in order to enhance one's own company's competitiveness. However, many of the theories discussed in the world are highly abstract, and the reality is that the hurdle is high for mid-sized and small enterprises, which are pressed by daily operations, to implement them on the frontline.
Funai Soken Human Capital Consulting has supported many companies and faced organizational challenges together with executives. The conclusion we derived from this is that "'realistic success cases of other companies' that have achieved results in environments close to one's own company are exactly what will help growth." This study group was born to share this highly effective know-how and turn it into your own company's strength.
■ Three reasons we recommend this study group to executives and management
This study group is not merely a place for gathering information, but a "place for practice" to make your own company's organization even stronger.
1. Three "frontline-direct" subcommittees you can choose according to your company's challenges
We have prepared specialized subcommittees that can be immediately introduced to the frontline, tailored to the current situation of each company.
[Recruitment Subcommittee] Unveiling the "optimal solutions for recruitment strategy" of companies that have acquired human resources matching their company without relying on name recognition or budget.
[Development & Retention Subcommittee] Thoroughly explaining the "mechanisms of evaluation and development" of companies that have improved turnover rates and transformed into organizations where employees play an active role independently.
[HR AI & DX Subcommittee] Teaching "AI and system utilization techniques that take root in the frontline" to compensate for labor shortages and maximize productivity even with a small, elite team.
2. From 100 to 2,000 employees! Realistic insights from guest speakers who broke through the wall of growth
At the launch regular meeting in April, Mr. Yasuyuki Kawanishi, Senior Managing Executive Officer and CHRO of freee K.K., will make a special appearance. Having overcome the growth barrier of 100 employees and led the organization to its current scale of 2,000 employees, he will speak on the "essentials of organization building" from both management and frontline perspectives.
3. "Information exchange meetings among executives" to share and solve management challenges
One of the reasons the Funai Soken Group's study groups have been highly evaluated for many years is the "information exchange meetings." Participants with the same management perspective can engage in high-quality discussions based on reality, which cannot be obtained elsewhere, such as ingenuity in introducing systems and how to overcome troubles.
■ April Special Guest Speaker
freee K.K. Senior Managing Executive Officer and CHRO Yasuyuki Kawanishi
Born in 1983. Senior Managing Executive Officer and CHRO at freee K.K. He started a business while studying at the Faculty of Law at the University of Tokyo, and has been involved in the management of web marketing companies, system development companies, and comprehensive sports clubs for over 10 years since then. He joined freee K.K. in 2016. In the early stage of growth when the number of employees was about 100, he played an active role as the cornerstone of business expansion and led the leap to the current organization scale of about 2,000 employees. Until March 2024, he held various positions on the front lines of the business domain, from agency development sales to an executive overseeing the entire business. He demonstrated outstanding leadership in formulating and executing business strategies and supported the rapid growth of the company. From April 2024, he assumed the position of executive officer in charge of the corporate organization, promoting the strengthening of management foundations such as HR, finance, and legal affairs. Based on his wealth of knowledge and experience in both business and corporate domains, he leads the organization from a company-wide perspective. Currently, as Senior Managing Executive Officer and CHRO, he is dedicated to fostering a corporate culture that achieves sustainable growth and improving organizational strength.
■ [First Trial Participation is Free] Special gifts are also prepared
First of all, in order for you to experience the "density of practical know-how" of this study group, we have prepared a first-time trial participation.
First-time participation fee: Free (Regularly: Admission fee 66,000 yen + Monthly membership fee 33,000 yen)
Book gift: For those who undergo a free management consultation afterwards, we will present Mr. Yasuyuki Kawanishi's book "freee: How to build an organization that grows limitlessly" (to be published in November 2025). This is a book packed with hints for building an organization where employees operate autonomously.
■ Event Outline
Date & Time: Saturday, April 18, 2026, 10:30-17:00
Target Audience: Corporate executives, officers, and HR directors
Venue: Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, Yaesu Central Tower 35F, 2-2-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
■ Schedule for the Day
10:30-11:00 Trial Information Session (How to utilize the study group)
11:00-11:20 Opening Lecture
<Speaker> Funai Soken Human Capital Consulting, Director Kohei Yamane
11:20-12:20 General Guest Lecture
<Speaker> freee K.K. CHRO Mr. Yasuyuki Kawanishi
13:20-14:20 Subcommittee Guest Lecture (Choose from Recruitment / Development & Retention / HR AI & DX)
14:20-14:50 <Subcommittee> Funai Commentary Lecture
15:00-16:20 Information Exchange Meeting (Management challenge-solving discussion among executives)
16:40-17:00 Summary Lecture
■ Funai Soken Human Capital Consulting Inc.
Funai Soken Human Capital Consulting Inc. is a consulting firm that comprehensively supports the sustainable growth of companies from the aspect of "human capital." Based on the wealth of knowledge cultivated in the recruitment domain, we multiply it with highly specialized consulting functions, solve all management challenges from recruitment issues to organizational revitalization in a one-stop manner, and contribute to the sustainable enhancement of corporate value for our client companies.
■ Company Profile
Company Name: Funai Soken Human Capital Consulting Inc.
Location: Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, Yaesu Central Tower 35F, 2-2-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
President and Representative Director: Yasuko Murata
Website: https://www.hc.funaisoken.co.jp/
■ Inquiries Regarding this Matter
Public Relations: Arisa Yamazaki
E-mail: pr@hr-force.co.jp
TEL: 03-4223-3164 (Reception hours: 10:00 - 17:00)