The Bad Hire Podcast

He Stole $200,000 on His First Day

What happens when an armored truck employee steals $200,000 on his very first shift? In Episode 39 of The Bad Hire, Ken, Nathan, and Emma react to another collection of unbelievable hiring disasters—from massive payroll fraud and fake résumés to executives who should’ve never passed a background check. This episode proves that one bad hire can cost a company hundreds of thousands of dollars… sometimes before their first week is over. You’ll hear: * A 19-year-old who stole $200,000 on his first day driving an armored truck * A payroll employee who forged 281 fake paychecks totaling over $205,000 * A maintenance supervisor fired after one week for harassment and inappropriate content * A candidate who blamed his criminal history on his “twin brother” * An HR employee secretly working six full-time jobs at once * A hospital executive whose federal fraud conviction slipped through the hiring process * A recruiter whose candidate disappeared during lunch… and started another job * A fake Buckingham Palace chef who fooled an entire restaurant * A candidate who claimed their college had “closed down” to avoid an education verification These stories aren’t just entertaining—they reveal why hiring, screening, and trusting the wrong person can become incredibly expensive. 💸 Have your own hiring horror story? Submit it at TheBadHire.com for a chance to win $10,000. Key Takeaways: * One bad hire can create massive financial losses. * Background checks only work if you’re running the right searches. * Confidence on paper doesn’t always translate to integrity. * Employment verification matters more than most companies realize. * Honesty is always easier than trying to cover a lie. ⸻ Connect with Us: 🌐 Website: TheBadHire.com 📧 Email: team@thebadhire.com [team@thebadhire.com] 📱 Instagram: @thebadhirepod 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/thebadhirepod 🎵 TikTok: @thebadhirepod 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thebadhire — Sponsored by BChex: Need better background checks? BChex makes hiring safer, faster, and simpler. From visitor management to employee monitoring—BChex has you covered. www.bchex.io — 🎙️ Submit your own bad hire story for a chance to win $10,000 at TheBadHire.com

He Faked His Mom’s Death to Get Out of Work

What happens when an employee claims his brother died, his mom passed away, his car was stolen, and he got COVID multiple times… only for everyone to discover it was all a lie? In Episode 38 of The Bad Hire, Ken, Morgan, and Emma react to listener-submitted stories involving fake credentials, viral firings, toxic high performers, and one employee whose excuses became more unbelievable with every passing week. This episode also features leadership expert Robert “Ducey” Staub, who shares a cautionary tale about bypassing the hiring process and bringing in a toxic employee who nearly turned an entire team against him. You’ll hear: – The student newspaper that exposed a principal’s fake degrees – A viral Cloudflare termination that sparked internet outrage – Why diploma mills continue fooling employers – A leadership expert’s biggest hiring mistake – The dangers of hiring based on instinct alone – An employee whose lies spiraled completely out of control These stories aren’t just entertaining—they’re lessons in accountability, integrity, and why hiring shortcuts rarely end well. 💸 Think you’ve heard worse? Submit your story at TheBadHire.com for a chance to win $10,000. Key Takeaways: • Character issues eventually reveal themselves. • Verification matters more than assumptions. • Toxic high performers can damage entire teams. • Hiring shortcuts often create expensive problems. • The more lies someone tells, the harder they are to maintain. ⸻ Connect with Us: 🌐 Website: TheBadHire.com 📧 Email: team@thebadhire.com 📱 Instagram: @thebadhirepod 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/thebadhirepod 🎵 TikTok: @thebadhirepod 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thebadhire — Sponsored by BChex: Need better background checks? BChex makes hiring safer, faster, and simpler. From visitor management to employee monitoring—BChex has you covered. www.bchex.io — 🎙️ Submit your own bad hire story for a chance to win $10,000 at TheBadHire.com

A Fake Degree Cost Him a Fortune

What happens when a CFO lies about a Stanford MBA for years… and nobody notices until an anonymous tip exposes everything? In Episode 37 of The Bad Hire, Ken, Morgan, and Emma dive into a series of unbelievable stories involving fake degrees, résumé fraud, hiring shortcuts, and the career-ending consequences that follow. From a receptionist who quit after three hours on the job to executives who built entire careers on credentials they never earned, this episode explores how one small lie can snowball into a massive problem years later. You’ll hear: – The front desk hire who lasted only three hours – A CFO whose fake Stanford MBA caused a public company crisis – A Walmart executive derailed by missing college credits – A Notre Dame football coach who lost the job after five days – Why résumé lies almost always catch up to you – How hiring shortcuts create expensive mistakes These stories aren’t just entertaining—they’re reminders that integrity matters long after the interview is over. 💸 Think you’ve heard worse? Submit your story at TheBadHire.com for a chance to win $10,000. Key Takeaways: • Hiring shortcuts often become expensive lessons. • Small résumé lies can create massive consequences years later. • Verification matters at every level of hiring. • Character issues rarely stay hidden forever. • The higher you climb, the harder the fall. ⸻ Connect with Us: 🌐 Website: TheBadHire.com 📧 Email: team@thebadhire.com [team@thebadhire.com] 📱 Instagram: @thebadhirepod 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/thebadhirepod 🎵 TikTok: @thebadhirepod 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thebadhire — Sponsored by BChex: Need better background checks? BChex makes hiring safer, faster, and simpler. From visitor management to employee monitoring—BChex has you covered. www.bchex.io — 🎙️ Submit your own bad hire story for a chance to win $10,000 at TheBadHire.com

He Took a Phone Call During His Job Interview

What do you do when a candidate shows up nearly an hour late to an interview… then answers personal phone calls in the middle of it? In Episode 36 of The Bad Hire, Ken, Nathan, and Emma react to a fresh batch of listener-submitted hiring disasters, including interview train wrecks, fake remote workers, workplace meltdowns, and employees who spent more effort avoiding work than actually doing it.   From a supervisor candidate who believed the rules didn’t apply to him, to a software engineer who wasn’t even the same person that interviewed for the job, this episode is packed with stories that will leave you shaking your head. You’ll hear: – The candidate who arrived 50 minutes late and demanded answers after being rejected – A performance review that escalated into threats and property damage – A remote software engineer caught impersonating another candidate – A growing hiring scam involving interview stand-ins – Wealth management employees fired for using mouse jigglers to fake productivity – Why remote work succeeds for some employees and completely fails for others These stories are funny, unbelievable, and packed with lessons for anyone responsible for hiring. 💸 Think you’ve heard worse? Submit your story at TheBadHire.com for a chance to win $10,000. Key Takeaways: • Interviews reveal far more than résumés ever will. • Entitlement is one of the easiest red flags to spot. • Hiring shortcuts often create bigger problems later. • Remote work requires accountability and trust. • Character issues eventually expose themselves. ⸻ Connect with Us: 🌐 Website: TheBadHire.com 📧 Email: team@thebadhire.com [team@thebadhire.com] 📱 Instagram: @thebadhirepod 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/thebadhirepod 🎵 TikTok: @thebadhirepod 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thebadhire — Sponsored by BChex: Need better background checks? BChex makes hiring safer, faster, and simpler. From visitor management to employee monitoring—BChex has you covered. www.bchex.io — 🎙️ Submit your own bad hire story for a chance to win $10,000 at TheBadHire.com

The Employee Who Disappeared Without a Trace

A receptionist starts calling clients “Sparkles Chompers.” A salesman disappears without a trace. And a remote engineer gets caught using a fake video feed during Zoom meetings. In Episode 35 of The Bad Hire, Ken, Nathan, and Morgan react to some of the most bizarre hiring stories yet — including workplace boundary disasters, employees who completely disappear, and remote work scams that sound too ridiculous to be real. This episode proves that sometimes the craziest stories aren’t about bad performance — they’re about behavior nobody could have predicted. You’ll hear: – A receptionist whose over-the-top friendliness got her fired – The employee who disappeared and left his wife to discover the truth – A remote engineer secretly outsourcing his entire job – A six-figure employee working two full-time jobs at once – The Zoom call that exposed a fake webcam scam Some of these stories are hilarious. Some are shocking. And some make you wonder how people thought they’d ever get away with it. 💸 Think you’ve heard worse? Submit your story at TheBadHire.com for a chance to win $10,000. Key Takeaways: • Professional boundaries matter. • Remote work requires trust—but verification matters too. • Character issues eventually reveal themselves. • Being honest late is not the same as being honest. • Sometimes the biggest red flags don’t appear until after hiring. ⸻ Connect with Us: 🌐 Website: TheBadHire.com 📧 Email: team@thebadhire.com 📱 Instagram: @thebadhirepod 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/thebadhirepod 🎵 TikTok: @thebadhirepod 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thebadhire — Sponsored by BChex: Need better background checks? BChex makes hiring safer, faster, and simpler. From visitor management to employee monitoring—BChex has you covered. www.bchex.io — 🎙️ Submit your own bad hire story for a chance to win $10,000 at TheBadHire.com