A guy gets caught driving on a suspended license… and uses the company card to pay for bail. A sandwich shop employee mixes bleach and ammonia — twice. A delivery driver chugs eight beers on break, gets stuck in a storm drain, and somehow keeps his job… for another hour.
In this episode of The Bad Hire, Ken, Emma, and Lindsey unpack another round of jaw-dropping stories — from chemical safety fails and vanishing VPs to fake medical excuses and the world’s worst IT guy.
You’ll hear:
– A cardigan-wearing chaos magnet who asked his boss to lie to the court– A woman who brought a gun in her purse to her shift at a bookstore– A guy who bragged about playing poker at work… and making pizzas during lunch– The story of Kathy Sue Weaver, a tragic real-life case that proves why screening matters
These aren’t just cautionary tales — some are full-on criminal case files.
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Key Takeaways
• Mixing bleach and ammonia is never “efficiency.”• Bad hires don’t just damage culture — sometimes, they destroy lives.• Red flags often appear early… if you’re paying attention.• HR is in the prevention business — even if no one sees it.• Background checks are more than just paperwork — they can save lives.