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Mastering Hiring & Building Teams that Thrive, with Akbar Karenga
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What is the true cost of a bad hire for your company?
In this episode, we’re joined by Akbar Karenga, founder of Maarusi, a talent and people consultancy driven by his passion for diversity, equity and inclusion.
Akbar is an expert in high-stakes hiring and shares powerful tips for founders who need to hire fast without skipping steps.
Together, we discuss:
• The key difference between hiring to grow versus hiring to simply keep up.
• When to bring in pro recruiters and how to create an effective, unbiased hiring process.
• The hidden financial and cultural costs of a bad hire—and how to avoid them.
Connect with Akbar Karenga on LinkedIn for more hiring strategies and insights.
More from James:
Connect with James on LinkedIn or at peer-effect.com
Chapters
1. Scaling Startups by Giving Away Control (00:00:00)
2. Effective Hiring Practices for Scaling (00:04:33)
3. Effective Hiring Strategies for Success (00:14:32)
4. Tracking Employee Sentiment for Successful Hiring (00:20:27)
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