{"podcast":{"title":"The Bad Hire Podcast","slug":"the-bad-hire-podcast-7361470","podcast_index_feed_id":7361470,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/105bd3598/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebadhire","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/43812534/43812534-1748981790285-5478f4cad56a4.jpg","author":"Ken Monroe","episode_count":42,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-16T06:18:57.016222+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bad-hire-podcast-7361470"},"episode":{"title":"She STOLE Half the Store… Then Fell Asleep on the Job","slug":"she-stole-half-the-store-then-fell-asleep-on-the-job","published_at":"2026-04-29T17:22:37+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bad-hire-podcast-7361470/she-stole-half-the-store-then-fell-asleep-on-the-job","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bad-hire-podcast-7361470","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebadhire/episodes/She-STOLE-Half-the-Store-Then-Fell-Asleep-on-the-Job-e3ilduk","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/105bd3598/podcast/play/119240084/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-29%2F423134807-44100-2-87d6617a67837.m4a","summary":"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” situation These 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","meta_description":"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…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1403,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-bad-hire-podcast-7361470/episodes/she-stole-half-the-store-then-fell-asleep-on-the-job/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bad-hire-podcast-7361470/she-stole-half-the-store-then-fell-asleep-on-the-job.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}