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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