Testimonials


IHS Ploy Clinic

Over the past 2 years, I have had an opportunity to partner with Consulting Brains many times on recruitment initiatives and have always found their level of customer service and expertise in the field to be an asset to clients. These skills, combined with the high-caliber staffing experts the organization provides, continue to make Consulting Brains a valuable contributor to our organization.

Ms. Maha Zahra,
Director Human Resources


Detroit Edison

"When Kashif was working for TSSI as Product Manager, he was their representative to us at Detroit Edison during the software upgrade project. He spent several days through out several visits to make sure our upgrade went smoothly and as we expected. He is a solid professional who goes out of his way to provide the customer with what he needs. He has also provided us consulting services where he has recruited solid IT professional for our organization.”

Leonard Boger,
Principal Engineer
Process Technology - Energy Marketing and Distribution


PAF-KIET

"Mr. Kashif Hashmi was associated with Pakistan Air Force Karachi Institute of Economics and Technology (PAF-KIET) as an adjunct faculty member in spring 2003 semester (February-June).As a faculty member of this Institute. Mr. Hashmi performed with dedication and professionalism. In classroom interaction, he mixed his practical know how and experiences with the theoretical aspects of the course. He also conducts soft skill trainings from the platform of Consulting Brains”

Nadeem Akhtar,
Head of Academics


State Bank of Pakistan

"In his capacity as Co-Director, Mr.Kashif Hashmi has shown exceptional performance and has proven him self to be an asset to our organization. During his tenure he has exhibited excellent leadership and project management skills. Along with commendable written and verbal communications skills, he is also extremely organized and capable to work independently. He is efficient and ensures timely completion of tasks his entrusted with. He also played an active role in implementing the communications strategy and formulation of institutional business strategy at State Bank of Pakistan. I wish him best of luck in his new endeavor of starting his own consulting organization.”

Sultana Mehmood,
Director


Certified Internal Auditor Program

"Mr.Hashmi, We are very grateful to you for your assistance with the Training Program on Internal Auditing for the Audit Department of the State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Services Corporation. The Course participants praised the manner in which you facilitated the study of various topics. I wish him best of luck in his new endeavor of starting his own consulting organization.”

Hussein Hassanali Haji, CIA,
Vice President & Chair CIA Program


SBP Information Technology Automation Program

"Mr.Hashmi has been associated with Technology Upgrade Project at the State Bank of Pakistan since 2002. In his dual capacity as Deputy Project Manager & Co-Director, he has been responsible for supervising the deployment of USD $35.5 million automation project and leading the department on as need basis. In this capacity he has supervised a team of 12 managers and 155 professionals. He also played an active role in defining IT-Audit scope in collaboration with Banking Inspection Department and formulating IT security guidelines for the Banking Sector of Pakistan in collaboration with Banking Supervision Department. Mr. Hashmi also played a leadership role in implementing E-CIB (Electronic Credit Information Bureau) for which he was recognized at the highest level. I wish him best of luck in his new entrepreneurial endeavor of starting his own consulting organization.”

Zafar Iqbal Siddiqi
IT Advisor


Electronic Credit Information Bureau (E-CIB)

I would like to congratulate Mr.Kashif Hashmi on receiving "Certificate of Appreciation" in recognition of his leadership qualities & managerial contributions towards establishment of the “Electronic Credit Information Bureau" I wish him best of luck in his new entrepreneurial endeavor of starting his own consulting organization.

Dr.Ishrat Hussain
Governor
State Bank of Pakistan


Organizational Development

"Mr.Kashif Hashmi I would like to thank you for your excellent discourse as a Guest Speaker at Baharia University Karachi Campus during the Guest Speaker Session on the Topic of "Organizational Development".I wish him best of luck in his new entrepreneurial endeavor of starting his own consulting organization.”

Ashfaq Agha TI(M)
Captain (R) Pakistan Navy
Director


Civil Aviation Authority Pakistan

I have had the opportunity of being closely associated with Mr.Kashif Hashmi over last three years at Civil Aviation Authority Pakistan. During his tenure at Civil Aviation Authority he and his team transformed the Administration Directorate to Human Resource Directorate. He successfully implemented new performance appraisal system and introduced the concept of continuous trainings. The commercial directorate is restructured under his leadership with a focus on such areas with will generate future income streams. Self contained airport cities at Karachi and Lahore are being planned which would have hotels, convention centers, mega malls, business centers, food courts, etc. Mr. Hashmi also advised the Information Technology Department on developing IT policies and procedures. I wish him best of luck in his new entrepreneurial endeavor of starting his own consulting organization.

M. Junaid Amin
Air Commodre (Retd)
Director General


Corporate Profile

The portfolio of services offered by the HR consulting division includes the following:

Executive Search and Placement

We specialize in providing assistance to client organizations for recruitment and selection of appropriate and competent human resources. We offer permanent placement. Through our constant contact with our clients and our contractors we are able to gain an in-depth understanding of our clients’ environments, technical, professional and personal needs. We assist clients at all stages of sourcing process from specific requirements to the final induction of fresh employees, by providing executive search and placement services adapted to the needs of specific client. Clients have the flexibility of opting for generating suitable candidates from our in-house database of applicants or through resources to press advertisements. Our network of contacts is frequently evoked to assist clients in reaching potential candidates through a head hunting approach targeted to obtain the most suitable candidates.

Organization Restructuring and Design

Instigate with Diagnostics Review of the present organization structure of the client organization in the context of long-term objectives, primarily to development of revised organization structure and corporate strategies. Organization Design assignments are aimed at reviewing the adequacy of the organizational structure vis-à-vis long term objectives of the client and include services for documentation and understanding of the current structure, reporting relationships and governance process, Critical areas that needs improvement, development of recommended structures, reporting relationships, committee and manning level.
Job Analysis and Evaluation

Job Analysis and Evaluation

A meticulous and comprehensive assessment of job descriptions, job specifications and job evaluation of benchmark positions. Job Analysis involves developing position descriptions defining the purpose, objectives, roles and responsibilities of various positions in the organization together with the person specifications for each position. An interactive process is adopted to ensure high degree of involvement of client personnel in the exercise.

Human Resources Policies and Procedures

Availability of documented Human Resources policies and procedures ensures the presence of an effective HR culture. We assist clients in determining their needs in this regard, and help them to formulate and compile prescribed policy and procedures adapted to their specific needs. Where applicable, we also assist clients in the effective implementation of prescribed policies and procedural guidelines to ensure that intended objectives are achieved. We develop appropriate HR polices and procedures covering various activities and tasks performed in the organization. With the years of experience and exposure to various environments, we examine and comprehend the current system and give suggestions and tailor make the policies as per the needs of our clients.

Human Resources Policies and Procedures

Training and Development Services

Training and Development Services

Assist clients in professional development of their personnel in various functional areas and skills through our in-house and open audience workshops and programs. This includes understanding the requirements of the client, development of new material to reflect client’s requirements, discussion on training material and conducting interactive training workshops.