WRKDefined Workplace Misconduct: A Mandatory Meeting Podcast Episode 18

In this episode of Workplace Misconduct: A Mandatory Meeting, Ryan Leary and William Tincup sit down with Mike Wolford live at the Fama booth during HR Tech to talk about the red flags recruiters miss, the lies candidates tell, and how AI is changing the game. They dive into real stories from the field—and why data, not gut instinct, is the future of hiring.

Key Takeaways

• A contractor sent inappropriate emails in Russian, thinking no one would notice. HR translated them.
• Candidates who over-explain in interviews may be hiding something.
• Watch for claims that are too smooth or can’t be verified.
• AI can flag patterns humans miss—just like MRI tech spotting early cancers.
• Mike says AI’s threat isn’t violence—it’s preference. We may like bots more than people.
• Relying on phone screens? You're already behind. Automation is key.
• Recruiters must track data like salary trends, reply rates, and source performance.
• AI should handle repetitive tasks so recruiters can focus on strategy.
• Strategic recruiters thrive. Order takers and guessers get replaced.
• The real win at HR Tech? Helping recruiters evolve into data-first talent pros.

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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