
The best stories about the wild world of work. 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... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 54 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | CareersBusiness | |||

The company was growing fast. Startup to millions in revenue in about a year. So they hired a CFO who looked the part: glasses, résumé, all of it.
One month in, the credit card bill showed $2,800 in auto repairs. New tires. His car.
When they asked h... more
Four months of searching. Three prior CFO roles. References that held up. On his first day, he came in early, got his badge photo taken, and sat down with the quarterly numbers.
Around 10 in the morning, four federal agents walked into the lobby and ... more
The job posting said Atlanta. The offer letter said Atlanta. The onboarding paperwork said Atlanta. The welcome email even included a parking map for the Atlanta office.
On her first day, she showed up in Charlotte.
She had assumed the job was remo... more
She worked a nine-hour first day for $28. Not $28 an hour. $28 for the whole day.
She stayed until 6:30, a half hour past quitting time, and went home.
At 7:30 that night, one of the partners called and told her to come back to the office. No emerg... more
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This show foregrounds true hiring horror stories, from resume fabrications and first-day meltdowns to high-stakes fraud and sweeping verification failures. Across episodes, listeners hear cautionary tales that span tech, healthcare, finance, and frontline industries, with actionable takeaways on vetting, onboarding, and screening. A standout element is the recurring audience participation and sponsorships tied to background checks, which consistently frame practical lessons for HR, recruiting, and talent leaders while keeping the tone approachable and entertaining.
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