The Fifth Work is a modern HR consulting partner for startups and mid-sized businesses that are ready to grow smarter—not just bigger. We help organizations align their people strategy with business outcomes through practical, strategic, and future-forward HR solutions.

We specialize in supporting companies across the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Singapore, the UAE, Germany, and New Zealand, offering services that range from recruitment and performance management to workplace culture, DEI, and HR tech enablement.


Our Story & Mission

Born from a vision to humanize the workplace, The Fifth Work exists to bridge the gap between people and performance. Our mission is simple yet bold: to empower businesses by building people-first strategies that drive results. Whether you're a growing tech startup or a company transitioning into hybrid work models, we help you build agile teams and strong cultures that scale with purpose.

Our Core Values

  • Innovation: We embrace change and design forward-thinking HR practices tailored to the future of work.
  • Integrity: We believe in transparency, trust, and doing the right thing—even when no one is watching.
  • Impact: We don’t offer generic solutions. Everything we do is built to drive measurable business outcomes.
  • Inclusion: Every voice matters. We help companies build workplaces where everyone feels seen and valued.
  • Partnership: We’re more than consultants—we’re collaborators, invested in your long-term success.

Meet the Founder

Abdul Basit Qamar is a psychologist, life coach, and organizational development strategist with a passion for helping businesses create meaningful employee experiences. With a background in psychology, philosophy, and public administration, he brings a unique cross-disciplinary approach to HR and people operations.


Qamar has supported companies in designing effective policies, improving team performance, and solving cultural challenges with empathy and strategy. He leads The Fifth Work with a clear vision: HR should be human-first, not policy-first.

Why “The Fifth Work”?

The name The Fifth Work comes from the idea that beyond the four traditional dimensions of work—task, time, team, and tools—there is a fifth dimension that truly defines a company’s success: People. We focus on that fifth and most vital element—your people—and ensure everything else works in harmony around it.

Let’s Grow Together

From culture design to talent solutions, we help you build a workplace where people thrive—and results follow. Reach out to The Fifth Work today .