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Workplace Misconduct: A Mandatory Meeting

Workplace Misconduct: A Mandatory Meeting

By: WRKdefined Podcast Network
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 In the HR world, workplace misconduct is considered especially heinous. At HR Tech, William Tincup and Ryan Leary of WRKdefined take over "9 to 5 HR Nightmares" to expose shocking stories from top industry leaders. Their mission: to reveal how weak candidate screening and compliance failures can devastate company culture. These are their stories—raw, real, and a reminder that modern HR practices are your first line of defense. Misconduct isn’t just a nightmare—it’s a ticking time bomb.All rights reserved by WRKdefined Career Success Economics Management Management & Leadership
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  • Ep. 19 OnlyFans at Work, Toxic CEOs, and HR Nightmares: Unfiltered Tales of Workplace Misconduct

    Ep. 19 OnlyFans at Work, Toxic CEOs, and HR Nightmares: Unfiltered Tales of Workplace Misconduct
    Mar 20 2025
    In this episode we talk about the line between personal freedom and professional conduct, and how leaders — or lack thereof — create cultures that either thrive or implode. From a manager busted with an OnlyFans side hustle to a CEO who treated HR like a suggestion, this episode dives into workplace chaos, psychological fallout, and the lessons hiding in the madness. Key Takeaways ➡️ Unchecked leadership can create a culture of fear, silence, and toxicity. ➡️ Real-life stories expose the absurdity and severity of workplace misconduct. ➡️ Employees often avoid reporting issues due to fear of retaliation. ➡️ Family-owned businesses struggle with accountability at the top. ➡️ Sexual misconduct and harassment are often minimized or ignored. ➡️ HR faces a tough balance between protecting the company and supporting employees. ➡️ Toxic workplace culture severely impacts employee experience and retention. ➡️ Leadership accountability is critical for a healthy workplace environment. ➡️ Screening for misconduct is vital to prevent future HR nightmares. ➡️ Employees suffering in silence send the wrong signal to leadership. ➡️ Addressing misconduct requires both policy changes and a cultural shift. ➡️ Training and awareness can help prevent misconduct from escalating. This limited series is brought to you by FAMA, Modern Candidate Screening. Talent teams use FAMA to improve candidate quality, create safe and inclusive workplaces and place the right leadership for their organizations. You can subscribe and listen to the #9to5Nightmares podcast here https://fama.io/podcasts or here William Tincup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tincup/ Ryan Leary LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanleary/ Connect with WRKdefined on your favorite social network The Site | Substack | LinkedIn | Instagram | X | Facebook | TikTok Share your brand across the WRKdefined Podcast Network
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    14 mins
  • Ep. 18 Russian Emails, Lies in Interviews, and the AI That Might Replace Us

    Ep. 18 Russian Emails, Lies in Interviews, and the AI That Might Replace Us
    Mar 13 2025
    In this episode we talk about the hidden flags recruiters miss, the lies candidates tell, and the tools AI gives us to finally get ahead. William Tincup and Ryan Leary sit down with Mike Wolford live at the Fama booth during HR Tech to unpack real-life stories from the field and why the future of recruiting is all about data, not gut checks. Key Takeaways ➡ One contractor sent inappropriate emails in Russian, assuming no one would translate them — HR did ➡ Overly detailed excuses in interviews often signal dishonesty or manipulation ➡ Recruiters can spot bad actors by watching for unverifiable or overly polished claims ➡ AI can help forecast patterns recruiters miss — like MRI tech catching cancer earlier than humans ➡ Mike argues the real threat of AI is not violence, but preference — we’ll like bots more than people ➡ Recruiters who rely on phone screens are falling behind — it’s time to automate the basics ➡ Data-driven recruiting means knowing salary trends, response rates, and source effectiveness ➡ AI should handle tasks like scheduling and screening so recruiters can focus on strategy ➡ Strategic advisors win. Order takers and guessers get replaced ➡ Success at HR Tech is about helping recruiters transition into data-first talent pros This limited series is brought to you by FAMA, Modern Candidate Screening. Talent teams use FAMA to improve candidate quality, create safe and inclusive workplaces and place the right leadership for their organizations. You can subscribe and listen to the #9to5Nightmares podcast here https://fama.io/podcasts or here Chapters 00:00 Live at Fama’s booth with Mike Wolford 01:00 The Russian email incident and HR’s translation surprise 02:00 Lies in interviews and spotting overcompensation 03:00 How AI helps recruiters see patterns before people can 04:00 Why AI will win our attention before it destroys anything 05:00 Recruiters must evolve into data-powered strategists 06:00 Scheduling, screening, and admin tasks belong to AI 07:00 What Mike hopes to get from HR Tech this year Guest Info Mike Wolford, Author of The AI Analyst LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikewolford Website: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lex-duo-ai/ Connect with us William Tincup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tincup Ryan Leary LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanleary Connect with WRKdefined on your favorite social network Site: http://www.wrkdefined.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wrkdefined LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wrkdefined Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WRKdefined Twitter: https://twitter.com/WRKdefined Substack: https://wrkdefined.substack.com
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    6 mins
  • Ep. 17 Kill the Microaggressions or Kill Your Culture. You Choose

    Ep. 17 Kill the Microaggressions or Kill Your Culture. You Choose
    Mar 6 2025
    In this episode we talk about the ripple effects of microaggressions, forgotten voices, and how one Fortune 50 company accidentally created a leadership vacuum by cutting its campus recruiting program. William Tincup and Ryan Leary sit down with Heather Jerrehian from ServiceNow and Yaz Dalal from Joveo at the Fama booth at HR Tech to unpack how culture is built or broken in the small moments. Key Takeaways ➡ Microaggressions in meetings may seem small, but they erode confidence fast ➡ Speaking over someone or repeating their idea louder is a form of cultural rot ➡ Leaders must amplify marginalized voices — it only takes one to set the tone ➡ Heather shares how ServiceNow's "People Pact" empowers peer-level accountability ➡ Yaz recounts a Fortune 50 company that cut campus hiring for two years during a recession ➡ That one cost-cutting move created a 12-year leadership void in their most strategic groups ➡ Culture is what you reward and what you punish — and what you allow ➡ The middle managers you ignore are actually the keepers of your company’s DNA ➡ Psychological safety and inclusion must be modeled from the top ➡ Pulling ideas from quiet voices can completely change product strategy ➡ Small moments like asking for input or crediting ideas shape long-term engagement ➡ Companies must think long-term about talent pipelines and internal mobility Chapters 00:00 Live at the Fama booth with ServiceNow and Jovio 01:00 Microaggressions in meetings and the cost of silence 03:00 The power of amplification and leadership modeling 05:00 How a quiet comment changed Dirt Devil’s product strategy 07:00 Building culture through consistent behavior and accountability 09:00 Why structure and tone in meetings matter 10:00 The “People Pact” at ServiceNow 11:00 How cutting campus hiring caused a 12-year talent gap 12:30 Why middle managers matter more than we think 13:00 What Heather and Yaz hope to take from HR Tech This limited series is brought to you by FAMA, Modern Candidate Screening. Talent teams use FAMA to improve candidate quality, create safe and inclusive workplaces and place the right leadership for their organizations. You can subscribe and listen to the #9to5Nightmares podcast here https://fama.io/podcasts or here Guest Info Heather Jerrehian, VP of Product Management, Employee Workflows, ServiceNow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherjerrehian Website: https://www.servicenow.com Yaz Dalal, Chief Growth Officer, Jovio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yazdalal Website: https://www.jovio.com Connect with us William Tincup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tincup Ryan Leary LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanleary Connect with WRKdefined on your favorite social network Site: http://www.wrkdefined.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wrkdefined LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wrkdefined Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WRKdefined Twitter: https://twitter.com/WRKdefined Substack: https://wrkdefined.substack.com
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    13 mins

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