HKWEEKS

Individual freedom is at the heart of Austrian economics. Learn how personal choices shape motivation and HR strategies in today’s world. Reading time: 1.02 min Published: October 3, 2025 HKWEEKS — The Podcast Rething HR and Work Culture Series of 4 episodes The Individual First: Origins of the Austrian School  Season: 1  |  Episode: 12 , Series : 1, Part: 1 What if behind every organization, every policy, and every team decision there were individuals first—each with unique preferences, motives, and judgments? In this episode of  Free Ideas: When Economics Inspires Work , Jessica examines the early Austrian School of Economics and Carl Menger’s 1871 insight: value is subjective and rooted in the chooser’s mind.  We translate that insight into HR terms: personalized motivation, decentralized decision-making, and retention strategies that start with the individual. 💡 What you'll learn Why the Austrian focus on individual choice ...

  A team of HR professionals diving into a discussion on the economic factors shaping the future of work. Tune in to the "Idées Libres" podcast to explore how economic thought can transform talent management and drive sustainable growth. Reading time: 1.02 min Published: September 28, 25 Work as we know it is collapsing. AI disrupts every role. Crises hit harder and faster. Employees disengage and organizations crumble. Leaders who ignore this reality risk becoming obsolete—losing trust, talent, and their future place in the market. There is a way forward. Starting October 3, 2025 , Human Kapital Weeks presents a four-episode podcast mini-series: Idées Libres: When Economics Inspires Work . Drawing from Hayek, Schumpeter, and Menger, these episodes unlock survival strategies hidden in timeless economics, built for modern HR challenges: Reignite employee motivation and loyalty Harness autonomy instead of microm...