What happens when your marketing director gets arrested for a DUI… in the company car… then uses his PTO to cover the week he was in jail?
In Episode 13 of The Bad Hire, Ken, Emma, and Morgan break down the most jaw-dropping HR horror stories yet. From stolen credit cards and faked IDs to addiction-fueled meltdowns and escort-fueled disasters, this episode proves that some hires bring chaos in ways you just can’t make up.
You’ll hear:
– A candidate who photoshopped his license… and a fake government receipt
– A marketing director who treated jail time like paid vacation
– An employee who had a brand-new illness every time she got caught
– A night-shift gas station worker who lost it all to Clash of Clans
– A receptionist with a stapler territory issue
– And a five-star gala gone wrong involving escorts and a stolen TV
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Key Takeaways:
• Just because someone can Photoshop doesn’t mean they should.
• Some people treat employment like a con artist pipeline.
• Addiction can derail good employees if left unchecked.
• PTO is not meant to cover jail time.
• Always double-check conference conduct—some reps go rogue.
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What happens when a “perfect hire” walks out for a smoke break… and is later found drunk in the street insisting they didn’t even work that day? Or when a rookie news anchor forgets the one rule of live television—and says the quiet part out loud to an entire state?
In Episode 12 of The Bad Hire, Ken, Morgan, and Emma unpack a mix of heartbreaking, shocking, and downright unbelievable workplace stories that prove how fast things can spiral when the wrong hire—or the wrong decision—slips through the cracks.
You’ll hear:
– A promising employee who vanished mid-shift and unraveled completely
– A live TV debut ruined by a hot mic heard across North Dakota
– An airport security supervisor fired after emailing the wrong attachment
– An HR department ignored until everything went sideways
– A compulsive liar claiming CIA immunity and Playboy Mansion weekends
– A workplace confrontation so intense it led to lockdowns and legal action
Some of these stories are outrageous. Others are sobering. All of them are cautionary tales for leaders, managers, and anyone responsible for building a team.
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Key Takeaways:
• Early red flags matter—pay attention when behavior changes.
• Email attachments and live microphones are never as private as you think.
• Ignoring HR processes doesn’t save time—it creates bigger problems.
• Compassion and accountability must exist together.
• Once something goes public, there’s no undo button.
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🌐 Website: TheBadHire.com
📧 Email: team@thebadhire.com
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💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thebadhire
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What do you do when a new hire claims he got into MIT… two years in advance? Or when military police walk into your office to arrest your newest employee?

In Episode 11 of The Bad Hire, Ken Monroe and returning guest Emma Morgan dive into real stories of outrageous lies, awkward bathroom moments, and one guy who tried to earn sympathy (and pizza) with a totally fake acceptance letter.

You’ll hear:

– An employee who lied about MIT and got busted with Google

– A guy arrested mid-shift by military police

– A compulsive liar who left toothbrushes on his desk to fake all-nighters

– A 50-year-old feud involving headlights and petty parking wars

– A woman who relieved herself next to her car… and claimed it wasn’t her

– A receptionist fired on day one for yelling at the CEO over a stapler

These stories aren’t just shocking—they’re reminders that the red flags don’t disappear after the interview.

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Key Takeaways:

• If they say “I got into MIT… in two years” — check the calendar.

• Red flags don’t vanish with a uniform and a smile.

• Never underestimate petty workplace wars (or parking lot poop).

• Trust your gut—and your background checks.