The Bad Hire Podcast

Ken Monroe
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The best stories about the worst employees. Hosted by Ken Monroe, CEO of Bchex, The Bad Hire Podcast unpacks the funniest, strangest, and most shocking hiring stories from offices, job sites, and teams everywhere. From outrageous résumé lies to first-day meltdowns, these tales will make you laugh, cringe, and say, 'there's no way that's true.' Not just for HR or recruiters — it's for anyone who's worked with that coworker or made a hire they'll never forget.

  1. A Fake Degree Cost Him a Fortune

    Jun 17

    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📱 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

    24 min
  2. He Took a Phone Call During His Job Interview

    Jun 10

    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📱 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

    36 min
  3. The Employee Who Disappeared Without a Trace

    Jun 3

    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

    24 min
  4. The Most Unqualified Hire We’ve Ever Seen

    May 27

    The Most Unqualified Hire We’ve Ever Seen

    A new employee accuses her manager of poisoning her with heroin.Another worker gets fired for scratching lottery tickets behind the register.And one admin casually announces on her FIRST DAY that she stops working at 2PM. In Episode 34 of The Bad Hire, Ken, Morgan, and Corey react to some absolutely unhinged hiring stories — from fake medical excuses and bizarre paranoia to fake references and employees who self-destruct within hours. This episode is chaos from start to finish. You’ll hear:– A worker convinced managers are spiritual entities trying to poison him– A Vegas “medical procedure” excuse that completely falls apart– A project manager googling what PMO means… after getting hired to lead one– A gas station employee scratching unsold lottery tickets on camera– An admin who decided her workday ended at 2PM despite being hired for 9–5 Some of these stories are hilarious.Some are frustrating.And some make you wonder how HR professionals survive at all. 💸 Think you’ve heard worse? Submit your story at TheBadHire.com for a chance to win $10,000. Key Takeaways:• First impressions matter more than people think.• Fake references and résumé fraud always catch up eventually.• HR professionals deal with way more than most people realize.• Clear expectations don’t matter if people ignore them.• Sometimes the “bad hire” reveals themselves immediately.⸻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

    23 min
  5. She Lied About EVERY Degree on Her Résumé

    May 20

    She Lied About EVERY Degree on Her Résumé

    A bank manager physically grabs an employee by the arm. A new hire brags at lunch that his résumé is completely fake. And an MIT admissions dean spends 28 YEARS building a career on degrees she never earned. In Episode 33 of The Bad Hire, Ken, Emma, and Kyrie react to some of the wildest stories yet — from workplace power trips and résumé fraud to theft, manipulation, and employees completely exposing themselves within hours of being hired. This episode proves one thing: People eventually tell on themselves. You’ll hear: – A toxic bank manager obsessed with female customers – A clerk arrested for stealing customer payment info – A finance employee overheard admitting his résumé was fake – A real-life MIT admissions scandal involving fake degrees – Stories about integrity, background checks, and hiring instincts gone wrong Some stories are funny. Some are uncomfortable. And some are genuinely unbelievable. 💸 Think you’ve heard worse? Submit your story at TheBadHire.com for a chance to win $10,000. Key Takeaways: • Toxic leadership destroys teams quickly. • Résumé lies almost always surface eventually. • Small integrity issues become massive risks over time. • Background checks matter more than ever. • Character problems reveal themselves early. ⸻ 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

    20 min
  6. He Got Fired After Delivering ONE Pizza

    May 13

    He Got Fired After Delivering ONE Pizza

    A pizza delivery driver lasted exactly one delivery before getting fired.A firefighter showed up drunk on his first day.And a candidate with violent felonies asked why the company couldn’t “focus on her personality instead.”In Episode 32 of The Bad Hire, Ken, Nathan, and Emma react to some of the most unbelievable first-day flameouts and hiring disasters yet — from misogynistic pizza drivers to résumé lies, drug deals during kitchen shifts, and background checks that exposed terrifying truths.  This episode is packed with stories that prove one thing:People will absolutely tell on themselves if you give them enough time.You’ll hear:– A pizza delivery driver fired after ONE delivery– A candidate lying about education and degrees– A firefighter who got a DUI before his first shift ended– A culinary school grad asking to leave work for a drug deal– A warehouse hire bragging about stealing from past employers– A shocking background check involving a youth organizationThese stories are hilarious, awkward, and sometimes genuinely disturbing — but they also reveal deeper lessons about integrity, hiring instincts, and why background checks matter more than ever.💸 Think you’ve heard worse? Submit your story at TheBadHire.com for a chance to win $10,000.Key Takeaways:• First impressions usually tell you everything.• People who lie on résumés almost always get caught.• Overconfidence can destroy opportunities fast.• One sentence can instantly end a career.• Background checks protect more than companies — they protect people.⸻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

    29 min
  7. One Tweet Ended Her Career Overnight

    May 6

    One Tweet Ended Her Career Overnight

    What happens when a single tweet destroys your career before your flight even lands?In Episode 31 of The Bad Hire, Ken is joined by Randall Wilson and Jamie Franco for an episode entirely focused on social media disasters, online reputation, and the hiring mistakes companies never see coming.  From racist tweets resurfacing years later to servers getting fired over Facebook posts, this episode dives deep into how social media can instantly become a company’s biggest HR nightmare.You’ll hear:– A PR executive fired mid-flight after a tweet went viral worldwide– A Teen Vogue editor who resigned before Day One over resurfaced tweets– The Outback Steakhouse server fired after venting about tips online– The dangers of ignoring social media screenings– How one bad post can destroy company culture overnight– And why “public posts” are never really in the pastThis episode is less about bad hires… and more about bad judgment living forever online.💸 Think you’ve heard worse? Submit your story at TheBadHire.com for a chance to win $10,000.Key Takeaways:• Social media posts can follow you for decades• Public posts are permanent receipts• Companies must verify more than résumés• Reputation crises happen faster than ever online• One employee can instantly become a brand liability⸻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

    38 min
  8. She STOLE Half the Store… Then Fell Asleep on the Job

    Apr 29

    She STOLE Half the Store… Then Fell Asleep on the Job

    What do you do when your brand-new hire steals inventory… and then falls asleep an hour into their shift?In Episode 30 of The Bad Hire, Ken, Nathan, and Emma react to more unbelievable hiring disasters — from fake transcripts and stolen office supplies to employees who couldn’t actually do the job they were hired for.  This one is packed with chaos, confusion, and a few painful lessons along the way.You’ll hear:– A new hire who stole inventory and passed out behind the kiosk– A candidate who faked transcripts… and even created a fake university contact– An employee who took “free coffee” a little too literally– A cook who couldn’t make scrambled eggs– A lab hire working a second job during work hours– And a classic “great interview, terrible performance” situationThese stories aren’t just ridiculous — they expose the real risks of skipping verification, overlooking red flags, and hiring based on vibes instead of proof.💸 Think you’ve heard worse? Submit your story at TheBadHire.com for a chance to win $10,000.Key Takeaways:• Always verify credentials — even when everything “looks right”• Great interviews don’t guarantee real skills• Small red flags often point to bigger problems• Accountability matters more than potential• The wrong hire can drain time, energy, and trust fast⸻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

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The best stories about the worst employees. Hosted by Ken Monroe, CEO of Bchex, The Bad Hire Podcast unpacks the funniest, strangest, and most shocking hiring stories from offices, job sites, and teams everywhere. From outrageous résumé lies to first-day meltdowns, these tales will make you laugh, cringe, and say, 'there's no way that's true.' Not just for HR or recruiters — it's for anyone who's worked with that coworker or made a hire they'll never forget.

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  • Creator
    Ken Monroe
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ken Monroe
  • Show Website
    The Bad Hire Podcast

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