She Stole for 10 Years Before Anyone Noticed

What do you do when your top employee disappears without a trace… only to discover weeks later that he was secretly in witness protection?In Episode 43 of The Bad Hire, Ken, Nathan, and Morgan react to some of the wildest workplace stories yet — from a trusted employee who quietly stole hundreds of thousands from a newspaper, to a disappearing salesman whose real identity shocked everyone, to multiple real business owners sharing the worst hires they’ve ever experienced.This episode is packed with fraud, unbelievable disappearances, hiring lessons, and behind-the-scenes stories from business leaders who’ve lived through it.You’ll hear:– A business manager who embezzled money for nearly a decade– A salesman who suddenly disappeared… because he was in witness protection– A law firm owner on learning to become a better manager– An employee secretly skimming affiliate commissions– A bookkeeper who stole $2.1 million using a church member’s identity– A communications executive caught stealing coworkers’ credit cards– A first-day employee who spent an hour on speakerphone during trainingThese aren’t just unbelievable stories—they’re reminders that trust must be earned, oversight matters, and sometimes the craziest hires aren’t who you expect.💸 Think you’ve heard worse? Submit your story at TheBadHire.com for a chance to win $10,000.Key Takeaways:• Trust should always be paired with accountability.• Internal controls can prevent devastating fraud.• Great résumés don’t guarantee great employees.• Leadership requires self-awareness and constant growth.• Sometimes the strangest stories are completely true.⸻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