Farooq is a globally and locally certified HR Professional with more than 13 years of proven experience in OD, HRM, PMS, change management, T&D, HR Analytics, administration and software development. He holds MBA degree from NUCES, BSCS from PUCIT and Diploma in Labour Laws from Punjab University Law College. He has also obtained international and local certifications in HRM i.e. SHRM-SCP™; SPHRi™; CHRP®; CSHRP and CHRMP from Highly Keen, Lahore. He is also a certified Lead Auditor/Consultant/Practitioner for ISO 30414:2018 Guidelines for internal and external human capital reporting standard.

Farooq has also attended multiple pieces of training from locally recognized institutes i.e. PMP® from Project Management Institute, Lahore Chapter; Developing Future Leaders from LUMS. He has also attended training programs on Strategic HR Metrics; HR Data Analytics and HR Analytics Leader from AIHR, Netherland.

As a result of COVID-19, today’s economic volatility and uncertainty require a re-examination of every aspect of business for its value in creating and sustaining profitable growth. Similarly, the role of HR Professionals becomes critical by ensuring that HR Department is also creating value towards organizational profitability. This could only be achieved by presenting HR Performance in a language understandable to the stakeholders. In this regard, the course on ISO 30414 by HR Metrics provides a starting point for HR Professionals, either working at large or small organizations, so that they can ensure their value towards the business growth. The contents and rich experience of facilitators helped Farooq to obtain a deep understanding of each area of this standard especially in the context of a government-funded organization, and this is where The HR Metrics have a competitive edge. Keeping in view his experience of attending this course, He would strongly recommend to all HR Professionals to go for certification. This will not only enhance their professional knowledge but also help them to gain visibility within the organization.