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EPISODE · May 6, 2026 · 37 MIN

One Tweet Ended Her Career Overnight

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

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: [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 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: [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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