WRKDefined’s Workplace Misconduct: A Mandatory Meeting HR Podcast Episode 10

Leadership isn’t just about strategy - it’s about making the hard calls when it matters most. In this episode of Workplace Misconduct: A Mandatory Meeting, William Tincup and Ryan Leary sit down with Torin Ellis and Rob Boersma to share unforgettable workplace stories that go beyond bad behavior to the tough leadership decisions happening behind the scenes. From managing a high-performing employee struggling with drug issues to handling hostile interviewees, they reveal the human side of HR’s toughest challenges.
Key Takeaways:
- When personal challenges affect performance - balancing accountability with empathy is crucial.
- Performance vs. workplace behavior - when and how to intervene.
- Handling tense interviews - strategies to keep conversations productive.
- AI-powered hiring - why keyword searches are outdated.
- Leadership accountability - how clear processes create fairness and trust.
- DEI initiatives - why long-term success depends on stability.
Misconduct at work isn’t just an HR headache - it’s a ticking time bomb for company culture. Tune in to Workplace Misconduct: A Mandatory Meeting – a spinoff of #9to5Nightmares for more unfiltered stories from the front lines of hiring.
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