On April 19, 2025, the PEOPLE Karachi Office hosted a dynamic panel discussion titled “Challenges of Large Workforces” as part of the ongoing #PathToProgress2030 initiative. This thought-provoking session brought together leading HR professionals to unpack the complexities of managing expansive teams and fostering sustainable workforce strategies in fast-paced organizational environments.
The panel featured influential voices in the HR landscape, including Hassan Arshad (Chief People Officer, IBL Holdings), Kashan Akram (Head of HR, Cnergyico), Qazi Adnan (GM HR, Artistic Milliners), and Uzma Safdar (Global HR Head, Herbion). The discussion was skillfully moderated by Akhter-un-Nisa Dar (Deputy GM HR, Soorty Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.), who guided the conversation through the evolving challenges and opportunities facing large-scale workforce management today.
Key topics included large-scale employee engagement, driving operational excellence, aligning organizational culture, and leveraging HR technology to boost agility and performance. The session highlighted the strategic role of HR in empowering people, managing complexity, and enabling organizational resilience.
The event drew HR leaders, practitioners, and decision-makers, sparking valuable dialogue on innovation, leadership, and best practices for scaling people management effectively.
Through #PathToProgress2030, PEOPLE continues to champion accessible HR education and create platforms for collaborative learning that shape the future of work in Pakistan and beyond.
