EPISODE · Dec 31, 2025 · 20 MIN
The Marketing Director Used PTO for Jail Time | EP 13
from The Bad Hire - The Art of Hiring Great People · host Ken Monroe
What happens when your marketing director gets arrested for a DUI… in the company car… then uses his PTO to cover the week he was in jail?In Episode 13 of The Bad Hire, Ken, Emma, and Morgan break down the most jaw-dropping HR horror stories yet. From stolen credit cards and faked IDs to addiction-fueled meltdowns and escort-fueled disasters, this episode proves that some hires bring chaos in ways you just can’t make up.You’ll hear:– A candidate who photoshopped his license… and a fake government receipt– A marketing director who treated jail time like paid vacation– An employee who had a brand-new illness every time she got caught– A night-shift gas station worker who lost it all to Clash of Clans– A receptionist with a stapler territory issue– And a five-star gala gone wrong involving escorts and a stolen TV💸 Want to win $10,000? Submit your bad hire story now at TheBadHire.comKey Takeaways:• Just because someone can Photoshop doesn’t mean they should.• Some people treat employment like a con artist pipeline.• Addiction can derail good employees if left unchecked.• PTO is not meant to cover jail time.• Always double-check conference conduct—some reps go rogue.⸻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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What happens when your marketing director gets arrested for a DUI… in the company car… then uses his PTO to cover the week he was in jail?In Episode 13 of The Bad Hire, Ken, Emma, and Morgan break down the most jaw-dropping HR horror stories yet. From stolen credit cards and faked IDs to addiction-fueled meltdowns and escort-fueled disasters, this episode proves that some hires bring chaos in ways you just can’t make up.You’ll hear:– A candidate who photoshopped his license… and a fake government receipt– A marketing director who treated jail time like paid vacation– An employee who had a brand-new illness every time she got caught– A night-shift gas station worker who lost it all to Clash of Clans– A receptionist with a stapler territory issue– And a five-star gala gone wrong involving escorts and a stolen TV💸 Want to win $10,000? Submit your bad hire story now at TheBadHire.comKey Takeaways:• Just because someone can Photoshop doesn’t mean they should.• Some people treat employment like a con artist pipeline.• Addiction can derail good employees if left unchecked.• PTO is not meant to cover jail time.• Always double-check conference conduct—some reps go rogue.⸻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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