He Took a Phone Call During His Job Interview

She Used 20 Fake Names to Get Hired

How does someone use 20 aliases, seven Social Security numbers, and fake credentials to get hired over and over again? In Episode 42 of The Bad Hire, Ken, Morgan, and Emma react to some of the most unbelievable hiring failures yet—including a fake nurse who treated thousands of patients, a hospital employee who stole millions in medical supplies, and a school district that knowingly hired a teacher awaiting trial on multiple felony charges. From shocking fraud to failures in background screening, these stories reveal what can happen when hiring safeguards break down. You’ll hear: * A fake nurse who used stolen identities to work across multiple states * A hospital employee who stole millions in medical supplies * A police department evidence manager stealing time from taxpayers * A school district hiring someone awaiting felony charges * A security company sabotaged from the inside by its own scheduler * Why verification matters more than ever in today’s hiring environment 💸 Have your own unbelievable hiring story? Submit it at TheBadHire.com for a chance to win $10,000. Key Takeaways: * Verify credentials—not just license numbers. * Never skip your hiring process because you’re under pressure. * Internal sabotage can be just as damaging as external fraud. * Small hiring shortcuts can lead to massive consequences. * Strong background screening protects employees, customers, and organizations. ⸻ 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 Worst Fake Résumé We’ve Ever Seen

What happens when a “perfect” candidate can’t even flip a piece of toast? In Episode 41 of The Bad Hire, Ken, Morgan, and Emma react to another round of unbelievable listener-submitted hiring disasters—from fake résumés and sleeping employees to toxic managers and candidates who lie about where they’re from. This episode is packed with stories that prove a polished résumé means nothing if the skills—and character—aren’t real. You’ll hear: A chef whose entire résumé was fabricated An employee who literally slept under her desk A manager who promoted himself while the real boss was away A fake local who got caught in seconds during an interview An employee who disappeared after inventing excuse after excuse A culture-killing salesperson everyone was warned not to hire Every story comes with practical lessons about hiring, leadership, and why skipping your hiring process almost always comes back to bite you. 💸 Think you’ve heard worse? Submit your story at TheBadHire.com for a chance to win $10,000. Key Takeaways: Skills should always be verified—not assumed. Great résumés don’t replace real assessments. Character issues reveal themselves quickly. Following your hiring process protects everyone. One bad hire can impact an entire team. ⸻ 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

She Stole $40 Million Without Anyone Noticing

How does someone steal $38.7 million from a company… without anyone noticing for years? In Episode 40 of The Bad Hire, Ken and the team react to unbelievable hiring disasters and workplace scandals—including one of the largest employee theft stories you’ll ever hear. From massive embezzlement to fake résumés, dangerous workplace mistakes, and employees who simply disappear, this episode proves that one bad hire can cost far more than anyone expects. You’ll hear: – The employee who stole $38.7 million before anyone caught on – A new hire whose lies unraveled almost immediately – A workplace mistake that could have ended in disaster – Employees who disappeared without warning – The costly consequences of ignoring red flags – Leadership lessons from real hiring failures These stories aren’t just unbelievable—they reveal the warning signs every leader, recruiter, and hiring manager should know. 💸 Think you’ve heard worse? Submit your story at TheBadHire.com for a chance to win $10,000. Key Takeaways: • Trust should always be backed by verification. • Small red flags often become massive problems. • Internal controls protect companies from costly fraud. • Great hiring requires more than a great résumé. • One bad hire can impact an entire organization. ⸻ 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

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