WRKDefined’s Workplace Misconduct: A Mandatory Meeting HR Podcast Episode 5

What happens when financial struggles push employees to cross ethical lines? In this episode of Workplace Misconduct: A Mandatory Meeting, William Tincup and Ryan Leary reveal how a fast-food franchise uncovered a long-running fraud scheme - where small register discrepancies added up, all tied to rent deadlines. Jason Lee, Chief of Chime Enterprise, joins the conversation to discuss the connection between financial stress, workplace ethics, and fraud prevention strategies.

Key Takeaways:

• Financial Stress & Ethics – Money pressures can lead employees to justify misconduct.
• Register Fraud Adds Up – Small thefts over time result in significant losses.
• Rent Deadlines & Misconduct – End-of-month financial strain was a key fraud trigger.
• Fraud Detection – Tech tools played a major role in uncovering the scheme.
• Financial Wellness Matters – Proactive programs can help prevent unethical behavior.
• The Ripple Effect of Misconduct – One ethical lapse can quickly spread without intervention.

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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