Workplace Misconduct: A Mandatory Meeting

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.

Workplace Misconduct: A Mandatory Meeting is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 19 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Workplace Misconduct: A Mandatory Meeting, a business show with 19 episodes published.

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  Episode #19

  OnlyFans at Work, Toxic CEOs, and HR Nightmares: Unfiltered Tales of Workplace Misconduct

  Mar 20, 202514 minS1

  <p>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.</p><p><br></p><h3>Key Takeaways</h3><p><br></p><p>➡️ Unchecked leadership can create a culture of fear, silence, and toxicity.</p><p>➡️ Real-life stories expose the absurdity and severity of workplace misconduct.</p><p>➡️ Employees often avoid reporting...

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  Episode #19

  Ep. 18 Russian Emails, Lies in Interviews, and the AI That Might Replace Us

  Mar 12, 20256 minS1

  <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Takeaways</p><p>➡ One contractor sent inappropriate emails in Russian, assuming no one would translate them — HR did</p><p>➡ Overly detailed excuses in interviews often signal dishonesty or manipulation</p><p>➡...

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  Episode #17

  Ep. 17 Kill the Microaggressions or Kill Your Culture. You Choose

  Mar 5, 202513 minS1

  <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Takeaways</p><p>➡ Microaggressions in meetings may seem small, but they erode confidence fast</p><p>➡ Speaking over someone or repeating their idea louder is a form of cult...

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  Ep. 16 Preschool Teachers, Drunk EMTs, and Masturbating Co-Workers: Welcome to Nine to Five Nightmares

  Feb 27, 202520 minS0

  <p>In this episode we talk about the dark side of hiring. The misconduct, the red flags, the things no one tells you in the interview. William Tincup and Ryan Leary sit down at Fama’s booth during HR Tech with Amy Warren and Micole Garatti to unpack the viral worthy, lawsuit laden, and reputation wrecking behaviors lurking in plain sight. If you’ve ever hired someone and crossed your fingers, this one’s for you.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Takeaways</p><p><br></p><p>➡ Preschool teachers posting about hating kids and drinking on the job. Yes, this rea...

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  Workplace Misconduct: A Mandatory Meeting

  Ep. 15 Faceplants, Soulmates, and Tampons: Tales of Bad Interviews and Worse Interviewers

  Feb 19, 202516 minS0

  <p>In this episode we talk about the wildest interview fails and the hard truths behind hiring manager missteps. William Tincup and Ryan Leary sit down with Lorna Erickson and Victoria Gates from Expert Interviewers at the FAMA booth during HR Tech. From blood on the interview table to creepy questions about soulmates, it’s painfully clear — most managers aren’t trained to interview, and it shows.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Takeaways</p><p>➡ One candidate face-planted during an interview after pushing her portfolio too many times</p><p>➡ The interviewer froze and started flipping through her portfolio while she...

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