#9to5Nightmares Podcast Episode 12: Social Media Misconduct

We talk about misconduct so you can avoid it!

On #9to5Nightmares Podcast Episode 12: Social Media Misconduct, hosts Amy Warren and Micole Garatti talk all about Misconduct on Social Media. From NICU nurses mocking sick newborns on social media to influencers selling videos of her performing sex acts with animals, this episode shows the risks organizations face when they don’t screen for misconduct online.

In the episode, you’ll hear about: 

5 Examples of Social Media Misconduct in the News 

#1. Fama finds man forcing woman coworker to sing “Milkshake” at company event, and more 

A recent Fama screening found a candidate had a history of sexually harassing his coworkers. We uncovered two public instances. First, he pressured one woman coworker into discussing pregnancy plans she didn’t want or need to. However, even worse, he forced another colleague to sing “Milkshake” at a company event. 

This leaves Amy and Micole asking: who would want to attend a company event with him after that? Or even show up to a meeting with him? 

#2. NICU nurse is fired after posting photos mocking newborn babies on social media

In Korea, a hospital faced a public scandal after one of their NICU nurses posted photos of herself mocking sick newborns in her care. Some posts included the nurse holding newborns in her arms or lap with captures including: “I’m itching to let one fall,” “My anger issues are rising,” and “What time is it? Please just sleep already.” These public posts on her personal social media channels were quickly found and began circulating in online parenting communities. Parents of the newborns have filed complaints against the hospital and nurse. The hospital has since fired the nurse, began working with authorities, and issued a public apology. (Newsbreak)

#3. Florida influencer charged after posting video of alleged sex act with pet dog, sheriff says

A content creator was arrested for selling sexually explicit photos and videos of herself in a sex act with a dog on the internet. She told investigators she was paid $500 for the footage, and that this was not her first sexual encounter with a dog.  (CBS News)

#4. School counselor fired after posting ‘misogynistic’ content telling girls to ‘obey’ husbands

A school counselor was fired from her job at an all-girls’ high school after sharing social media content that encouraged women to “obey” their husbands. The video featured another woman saying “my husband is my boss,” “If he tells me ‘you can’t go out with your friends today’, I’m not going to go out with my friends.” “If he says, ‘hey, go wash this dish for me’, I’m going to go and wash the dish for him. I chose this man to be the king of my life and yes, I agree with everything he says.” Students, parents, and other colleagues complained saying that this kind of rhetoric was sending a bad message to young girls about how they should be treated. The school asked her to delete the video post or make it private and she declined. The school ultimately terminated her. (CafeMom)

#5. Los Angeles news station ‘accidentally’ posts N-word on X: ‘Technical error’

KTLA, known as Channel 5, tweeted the slur with no context Friday morning, and screenshots quickly spread through the internet before the station could delete it. The station came up with several excuses including: It was a technical error and they tried to add the slur to the “mute” words list but accidentally Tweeted it instead. People on the internet aren’t buying it… we aren’t really either. (NY Post)

BONUS: Wisconsin man caught on camera spiking co-worker’s drink with Gorilla Glue

A man working at a vendor attending the Wisconsin State Fair Park was caught spiking a coworker's drink with Gorilla Glue, according to a police investigation. The victim reported the incident to police during a foot patrol at Wisconsin State Fair Park Exhibition Center saying that over the past few weeks ago, she suspected her drinks on her desk had been contaminated due to the strong chemical smell and taste, and later became sick after drinking it. After her complaint, she set up a camera to capture any repeated incidents, and footage showed that he put more super glue in another drink. She shared the footage with police who launched an investigation. He was arrested shortly after. (People.com)

“Wisconsin State Fair Park issued a statement clarifying that both individuals involved were employed by a vendor, not by the park itself.” “While the park did not comment on the employment status of the accused, they confirmed that Ross has been issued a ‘No Trespass Order.’” Judicial Court “Commissioner Andrea Bolender expressed concern over the severity of the allegations, stating, ‘This is extremely alarming and definitely has elements of a lot of violence.’” (97x)

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