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🎧Podcast HR #17 : Performance and Freedom: The Austrian School’s Managerial Legacy (Part 4)

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                                                                                                      A modern manager in the city — embodying the balance between freedom and performance. How can leaders today empower their teams while sustaining innovation? Reading time: 1.20 min Published: October 24, 2025 HKWEEKS — The Podcast Rethinking HR and Work Culture Series of 4 episodes Title: Reconciling Performance and Freedom: The Austrian School’s Managerial Legacy (Part 4) Season: 1 | Episode: 16, Series: 1, Part: 4 What if a company’s true performance came from the freedom it gives its people? In this final episode of Free Ideas: When Economics Inspires Work , Jess...

🎧Podcast HR #16 : The New HR Superpower: Turning Social Impact into ROI

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  A professional with a suitcase, reflecting on a vast ocean view—symbolizing strategic decision-making and the global perspective needed for success in today’s workplace. Reading time: 1.05 mn Published: October 22, 2025 HK WEEKS — The podcast rethinking HR and work culture Why Social Impact Is the New HR Superpower in 2025 Season: 1 | Episode: 16 Welcome to HK WEEKS: The podcast rethinking HR and Work Culture. I’m your host, Johanna. In Season 1, Episode 16, we tackle what I firmly believe is the new HR superpower for 2025 and beyond: Social Impact . In a market saturated with high salaries and perks, the real differentiator is purpose. For **HR Directors** facing retention pressure, **Operational Managers** who want motivated teams, and evolving employees searching for meaningful work — **this episode is your strategic blueprint.** 💡 What you'll learn Why social impact is now a strategic HR lever, not just CSR. ...

🎧 Inclusion Leadership Flow  mix #2 | Focus & Empathy for HR Leaders

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   Recharge your leadership mindset with the Inclusion Leadership Flow Mix #2. Tune in to the curated blend of podcast and music that elevates inclusion and empathy at work. 🎧 HKWeeks: Inclusion Leadership Flow Mix #2 Welcome to your HKWEEKS Mid-Week Flow. This specific mix is strategically curated as a productivity tool, blending HR expertise and focused rhythm for use during the work week. Looking for our pure cultural pause? Scroll down to discover our Weekend Inspiration. Inclusion Leadership Flow Mix #2 brings together rhythm and reflection — a new hybrid audio format from Human Kapital Weeks that blends podcast and music to spark inclusion, empathy, and creativity in leadership. Designed for HR professionals and managers shaping the future of inclusive workplaces. 💡 What You’ll Experience Exclusive podcast : “From DEI Talk to Real Impact: 5 Inclusion Moves That Actually ...

🎧Podcast HR #15 : The Renewal Paradox: Schumpeter and Creative Destruction (Part 3)

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  Embrace change like Schumpeter’s creative destruction – innovation requires letting go of the old to make room for new growth. Reading time: 1.5 min Published: October 17, 2025 HKWEEKS — The Podcast Rethinking HR and Work Culture Series of 4 episodes Title: The Renewal Paradox: Schumpeter and Creative Destruction (Part 3) Season: 1 | Episode: 15, Series: 1, Part: 3 What if innovation also meant… destruction? In this third episode of Free Ideas: When Economics Inspires Work , Jessica explores Joseph Schumpeter’s concept of creative destruction —the process by which organizations reinvent themselves by letting go of the old to make room for the new. From technology shifts to organizational redesign, Schumpeter’s insight reveals how renewal can emerge from apparent disruption—if leaders understand how to guide change without chaos. 💡 What you’ll learn: How creative...

Why Social Impact Is the New HR Superpower in 2025

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  Corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives create a strong bond between employees and company values, boosting retention and engagement. Published: October 14, 2025 Reading time: 8 mn Table of contents 1. The Strategic Imperative: Why Social Impact Matters to HR 2. From Compliance to Culture: Embedding Social Impact Testimony: An HR Director’s Perspective 3. Building a Purpose-Driven Employer Brand 4. Leveraging Impact for Employee Development and Engagement Testimony: An Evolving Employee’s Story 5. Measurement and Metrics: Quantifying Your Social ROI 6. Preparing for 2025: An HR Action Plan 7. Conclusion: The Purpose-Profit Nexus In today's c...

🎧Podcast HR #14 : Order and the Agile Enterprise: Hayek in 2025? (Part 2)

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  A bustling Hong Kong street, showcasing the importance of adaptability and spontaneous order in today’s fast-paced business world. A perfect visual to represent agile business models in 2025. Reading time: 1.5 min   Published: October 10, 2025   HKWEEKS — The Podcast Rethinking HR and Work Culture   Series of 4 episodes   Title: Spontaneous Order and the Agile Enterprise: Hayek in 2025? (Part 2)   Season: 1 | Episode: 14, Series: 1, Part: 2     What if your organization could be highly effective—without centralized control? In this episode of Free Ideas: When Economics Inspires Work, Jessica explores how Friedrich Hayek’s concept of spontaneous order explains effective coordination through local knowledge and decentralized decision-making. We apply Hayek’s insight to HR and management—showing why less control can lead t...

🎧 Podcast RH #13: 7 leviers RH pour transformer la RSE en rétention des talents.

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    La RSE devient un moteur de fidélisation : découvrez comment l’ancrer durablement dans vos pratiques RH. Lecture : 1.05 mn Publié : 7 octobre 2025 HKWEEKS —  The Podcast Rething HR and Work Culture Titre : 7 leviers RH pour transformer la RSE en rétention des talents Saison : 1  |  Épisode : 13 RSE + RH : la nouvelle équation stratégique pour fidéliser durablement vos collaborateurs. Dans cet épisode, découvrez comment faire de la Responsabilité Sociale des Entreprises un véritable levier de rétention des talents et de performance humaine. 💡 Ce que vous apprendrez Pourquoi la RSE devient un moteur clé de fidélisation RH Les 7 leviers pour transformer vos pratiques managériales Comment ancrer une RSE authentique dans chaque processus RH 🎧 Pour : dirigeant·es, RH, managers et passionné·es du futur du t...