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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 21 MIN

He Got ARRESTED Before His First Day… Then Still Asked for the Job

from The Bad Hire - The Art of Hiring Great People · host Ken Monroe

What do you do when your brand-new hire texts you… asking to push their start date back… because they got arrested?In Episode 29 of The Bad Hire, Ken, Morgan, and Emma are back reacting to some of the most chaotic hiring stories yet — including a guy who spent his first week of work in jail, an employee stealing during onboarding, and someone literally hiding under their desk to vape. This episode is pure chaos from start to finish.You’ll hear:– A new hire who got arrested before Day One… and still came back– Someone stealing a wallet during onboarding paperwork– An employee hiding under their desk just to vape– A candidate who lied about a degree… and asked for “flexibility”– And a guy fired on Day One for thinking he knew more than the entire companyThese stories are wild — but they reveal deeper truths about hiring, character, and the cost of skipping due diligence.💸 Think you’ve heard worse? Submit your story at TheBadHire.com for a chance to win $10,000.Key Takeaways:• Skipping background checks can backfire instantly• Character issues show up fast — sometimes on Day One• Confidence without humility is a major red flag• Bad hires don’t just fail — they disrupt everything• Sometimes the craziest stories start before the job even begins⸻Connect with Us:🌐 Website: TheBadHire.com📧 Email: [email protected]📱 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

What do you do when your brand-new hire texts you… asking to push their start date back… because they got arrested?In Episode 29 of The Bad Hire, Ken, Morgan, and Emma are back reacting to some of the most chaotic hiring stories yet — including a guy who spent his first week of work in jail, an employee stealing during onboarding, and someone literally hiding under their desk to vape. This episode is pure chaos from start to finish.You’ll hear:– A new hire who got arrested before Day One… and still came back– Someone stealing a wallet during onboarding paperwork– An employee hiding under their desk just to vape– A candidate who lied about a degree… and asked for “flexibility”– And a guy fired on Day One for thinking he knew more than the entire companyThese stories are wild — but they reveal deeper truths about hiring, character, and the cost of skipping due diligence.💸 Think you’ve heard worse? Submit your story at TheBadHire.com for a chance to win $10,000.Key Takeaways:• Skipping background checks can backfire instantly• Character issues show up fast — sometimes on Day One• Confidence without humility is a major red flag• Bad hires don’t just fail — they disrupt everything• Sometimes the craziest stories start before the job even begins⸻Connect with Us:🌐 Website: TheBadHire.com📧 Email: [email protected]📱 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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