Organized Chaos

Organized Chaos is a podcast dedicated to helping 7-figure companies grow to 9-figure ones by turning HR into rocket fuel for their growth. I'm your host Nahed Khairallah, and I've been helping companies do just that for more than a decade. In each episode, I'll dive into HR topics that have a significant impact on your company's growth and leave you with actionable advice that will help your business reach its full potential.

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Latest episodes

25 March 2025

Ep. 17 - From Startup to Scale-up: Essential Leadership Transitions for Founders

This episode spotlights the crucial shifts founders must embrace when moving from a lean startup to a fully scaled organization. You’ll learn practical techniques for delegation, strategic cash flow management, and establishing clear communication channels to ensure sustainable growth. By refining leadership habits and strengthening operational processes, founders can create a truly resilient, thriving enterprise.

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11 March 2025

Ep. 16 - Leveraging AI in HR: My Experience in Startups

In this episode, I explore the transformative impact of AI on HR, especially in startup environments where budgets are tight and efficiency is crucial. I share firsthand insights on using AI tools—like ChatGPT, Claude, and Deepseek—to handle hiring, compliance, workforce planning, performance, and more.

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04 March 2025

Unconventional HR Strategies That Enable Startups to Scale (Interview by Brian Thomas)

In this episode, I have an interesting discussion with Brian Thomas from The Digital Executive. We focused on how HR can help startups scale and shared unconventional HR strategies that enable startups to grow from 7-figures to 9-figures.

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25 February 2025

Ep. 15 - How to Avoid Layoffs as a Fast Growing Company

n today's challenging economic climate, many fast-growing companies face the difficult decision of managing growth while avoiding painful layoffs. We'll deep into proven strategies that help companies scale sustainably without resorting to workforce reductions. From implementing variable compensation models and building a strategic hiring culture to maintaining financial transparency and investing in workforce flexibility, we'll explore practical approaches that protect both your business and your employees.

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11 February 2025

Ep. 14 - Hiring for Capacity vs Capability: Why it Matters for Scaling Your Startup

We explore the critical difference between hiring for capacity (adding more people to do existing work) versus hiring for capability (bringing in new expertise for different tasks) in the startup world. Through real-world examples, including an electronics manufacturer's costly over-hiring mistake and a SaaS company's mismanaged contractor situation, the episode illustrates how misunderstanding these concepts can lead to financial strain and potential business failure. The discussion emphasizes the importance of evaluating whether operational inefficiencies can be addressed before adding headcount, and making strategic decisions about whether capabilities should be built in-house or outsourced based on their relevance to core business functions.

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28 January 2025

Ep. 13 - How to Evolve Your Hiring at 50, 100, and 500+ Employees

In this episode, I explore the evolution of hiring processes across four key growth phases: from startup to enterprise, covering how companies need to adapt their recruitment strategies as they scale from 1-50 employees all the way to 500+. I break down six fundamental challenges companies face during scaling and provide actionable solutions for each phase.

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