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9 to 5 Nightmares#9to5Nightmares Episode 15: The Internet Never Forgets. Neither Do Your Employees.We talk about misconduct so you can avoid it!In this episode of #9to5Nightmares, your hosts Amy Warren and Micole Garatti break down the latest batch of workplace scandals that blew up online—and what they reveal about modern misconduct, leadership failures, and the reputational landmines hiding in plain sight.From a pediatrician’s shocking post about Texas flood victims, to a Love Island contestant’s racist remarks, to a CEO caught in an HR nightmare on the Coldplay kiss cam (yes, really)—this week’s stories span healthcare, reality TV, tech, and HR its...2025-07-2422 min9 to 5 Nightmares#9to5Nightmares Podcast Episode 14: Online MisconductWe talk about misconduct so you can avoid it!Hiring in 2025 comes with a new reality: every post, livestream, or DM can surface at work the very next day. In Episode 14 of the #9to5Nightmares podcast, Amy Warren and Micole Garatti dig into three headline-grabbing cases that prove online misconduct doesn’t just hurt an individual’s reputation, it can torpedo an employer’s brand, bottom line, and legal standing.The Internet Is Forever (and So Are the Receipts)Digital natives grew up oversharing online, and now they make u...2025-06-2618 min9 to 5 Nightmares#9to5Nightmares Podcast Episode 13: WRKDefined’s Mandatory MeetingWe talk about misconduct so you can avoid it!On #9to5Nightmares Podcast Episode 13: WRKDefined’s Mandatory Meeting, hosts Amy Warren and Micole Garatti listen to William Tincup and Ryan Leary share real-life misconduct stories from their past. This special episode wraps up Fama’s previous podcast takeover with WRKdefined’s Mandatory Meeting series, which includes 20 episodes of scandalous misconduct stories from industry professionals and leaders. William Tincup and Ryan Leary both spent time in HR and recruiting. And, they have some serious misconduct stories to show for it. After hearing...2025-05-2930 min9 to 5 Nightmares#9to5Nightmares Podcast Episode 12: Social Media MisconductWe 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 fo...2025-04-2413 min9 to 5 Nightmares#9to5Nightmares HR Podcast Episode 11 - Power, Abuse, and Workplace Culture – High-Profile Misconduct Cases UncoveredPower, Abuse, and Workplace Culture – High-Profile Misconduct Cases UncoveredWe talk about misconduct so you can avoid it!The latest episode of 9 to 5 Nightmares unpacks some of the most shocking workplace misconduct cases making headlines—from the entertainment industry to corporate retail boardrooms and even healthcare. What happens when power is unchecked, and the systems meant to protect employees fail?This episode covers:Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Accused of Sexual Abuse, Coercion, and Violence in New LawsuitMusic mogul Sean "Di...2025-03-2024 min
Workplace Misconduct: A Mandatory MeetingEp. 16 Preschool Teachers, Drunk EMTs, and Masturbating Co-Workers: Welcome to Nine to Five NightmaresIn this episode we talk about the dark side of hiring. The misconduct, the red flags, the things no one tells you in the interview. William Tincup and Ryan Leary sit down at Fama’s booth during HR Tech with Amy Warren and Micole Garatti to unpack the viral worthy, lawsuit laden, and reputation wrecking behaviors lurking in plain sight. If you’ve ever hired someone and crossed your fingers, this one’s for you.Key Takeaways➡ Preschool teachers posting about hating kids and drinking on the job. Yes, this rea...2025-02-2720 min9 to 5 Nightmares#9to5Nightmares HR Podcast Episode 10 - Jury Awards $2.17 Million Against Airlines for Sex Discrimination, and more...Highlighting hostile work environments and costly misconduct including a historic jury award for workplace harassment against an airline, a record-breaking $107.5 million in Chicago police misconduct settlements, and a Netflix-backed Oscar campaign derailed by resurfaced racist and xenophobic comments from its lead actress.We talk about misconduct so you can avoid it!Jury Awards $2.17 Million Against Airlines for Sex DiscriminationA Texas jury awarded $2.17 million to a former airline parts clerk in a landmark EEOC lawsuit over a hostile work environment. The former employee faced relentless sexual harassment from coworkers...2025-02-2715 min9 to 5 Nightmares#9to5Nightmares HR Podcast Episode 9 - UF Health pediatrician with a history of misdiagnosing abuse based on race and more...Highlighting stories from a UF Health pediatrician with a history of misdiagnosing abuse based on race and an Eagles fan who lost his job and was banned from games after a viral misogynistic tirade.We talk about misconduct so you can avoid it!4 UF Health employees complain of bullying, racism and abuse from physicianThe incredible student journalists at The Independent Alligator recently reported on Dr. Barbara Knox, a pediatrician at UF Health Jacksonville's First Coast Child Protection Team, who has faced serious allegations of workplace misconduct...2025-01-2912 min9 to 5 Nightmares#9to5Nightmares HR Podcast Episode 8 - Highlighting stories from Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, an LA-based OBGYN who sexually abused 100s of patientsWe talk about misconduct so you can avoid it!While compiling Misconduct in the News in January 2025, it was hard not to notice the onslaught of sexual misconduct and assault across workplaces, industries, and the world. So on Episode 8 of the #9to5Nightmares HR Podcast, hosts Amy Warren and Micole Garatti focused on three disturbing misconduct headlines making waves in the news. In this episode, you’ll hear stories about the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center’s OBGYN who is currently being sued in several cases for sexually abusing hundreds of patients over several decades, upcom...2025-01-1425 min9 to 5 Nightmares9 to 5 Nightmares Episode 7 - Top Influencer scandals of 2024We talk about misconduct so you can avoid it!Today on the #9to5Nightmares HR podcast, hosts Amy Warren and Micole Garatti discuss Influencer Misconduct!Influencers share a LOT of problematic contentLast week, Fama published new The State of Influencer Misconduct in 2024 research which showed 47% of influencers shared problematic content online. The most common influencer misconduct included trolling audiences, intolerance and bigotry, and sexually explicit content. Even worse, 15% of influencers were even found making threats online! No wonder 70% of brands are worried about brand safety when working with...2024-12-1821 min9 to 5 Nightmares9 to 5 Nightmares Episode 6 - Misconduct trends in financial services and law firmsWe talk about misconduct so you can avoid it!Today on the #9to5Nightmares HR podcast, hosts Amy Warren and Micole Garatti discuss misconduct trends in two industries: financial services and law firms. Here’s what the data shows: In Financial Services, non-financial misconduct allegations has surged by 72% from 2021 to 2023 The data shows bullying, harassment, and discrimination account for nearly half of reported incidents. The good news, however, is that high levels of reporting may indicate a healthier organizational culture, according to the FCA. (Financial News)Increases in misconduct align with...2024-11-2013 min9 to 5 Nightmares9 to 5 Nightmares Episode 5 - Workplace misconduct around former Alaskan judge, the ex CEO of Abercrombie, and MrBeastWe talk about misconduct so you can avoid it!Today on the #9to5Nightmares HR podcast, hosts Amy Warren and Micole Garatti cover two breaking misconduct stories involving a former Alaska judge and the former CEO of Abercrombie and Fitch. And, we provide an update on a past story involving MrBeast. Here’s what you need to know: A Judge in Alaska resign earlier this year after news broke of his hostile work environment and sexual misconduct. Months later, conflicts of interest have come to light. Now, 44 of his cases are...2024-11-0611 min9 to 5 Nightmares9 to 5 Nightmares Episode 4 - Alleged sexual misconduct of Wynn Resorts former CEO and drunk EMT hit and run story from Fama FilesWe talk about misconduct so you can avoid it!Today on the #9to5Nightmares HR podcast, hosts Amy Warren and Micole Garatti cover four spooky stories ahead of Halloween! Episode 4 covers recent misconduct scandals and a warning about one of our favorite holidays! Hear about: Don’t be *that guy* to wear the racist, offensive, or “sexy” Halloween costume that gets you fired from your job. This year, say no to assassination attempt “jokes”, Nazi costumes, blackface, and more. Halloween is supposed to be a time for fun or even spooky. Your costume shou...2024-11-0510 min9 to 5 Nightmares9 to 5 Nightmares Episode 3 - Court Rulings, Selling Body Parts and Doctors Responsible for Ketamin OverdoseWe talk about misconduct so you can avoid it! Today's 9 to 5 Nightmares podcast, hosts Amy Warren and Micole Garatti walk through some recent and alarming workplace misconduct scandals. New court ruling in the case, Okonowsky v. Garland, found that employers can be help liable for hostile work environments created through social media. This landmark ruling came after a Federal Bureau of Prisons employee was harassed by a male colleague on his personal social media channels off work hours. This ruling expands the definition of where and when employers can be help liable. Read more on...2024-09-0517 min9 to 5 Nightmares9 to 5 Nightmares Episode 2 - Taylor Swift concert bombing and the latest misconduct updates on all things Scandoval & Lisa VanderpumpEarlier this month, we launched the 9 to 5 Nightmares HR Podcast! On Episode 2, our hosts Amy Warren and Micole Garatti walk through some recent and alarming workplace misconduct scandals. This episode walks through: Recent Taylor Swift concert cancellations due to a terrorist plot uncovered by government officials in Austria. One of the terrorists stole bomb-making equipment from his work and another got a job at the concert venue several weeks before the attack in order to carry it out. They pledged their allegiance to ISIS on social media. Some chatter around Lisa Vanderpump buying out Tom Sandoval and...2024-08-2218 min9 to 5 Nightmares9 to 5 Nightmares Episode 1 - Olympics, Influencers and Higher EdWe're excited to announce the launch of our new podcast, 9 to 5Nightmares! In our first episode, our hosts Amy Warren and Micole Garatti walk through some recent and alarming workplace misconduct scandals. This episode walks through: The Netherlands Beach Volleyball player who plead guilty, was convicted, and served time for raping a minor – and was still allowed to compete in the #Olympics2024 around other minors! Famous influencer, MrBeast, recently fired his longtime friend and employee after news broke about her DMing with a 13 year old boy as a 20 year old adult. A time where Fama identified a Univ...2024-08-2120 min
Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization ShowGGG Unleashed: Technologies that Impact Quality of Hire with Amy Warren & Micole GarattiIn this episode, Amy Warren is joined by Micole Garatti to discuss various technologies that can impact the quality of hiring. They cover seven key tools: video interviews, pre-hire assessments, job simulations, background checks, reference checks, drug testing, and online screening. The conversation highlights the pros and cons of each tool, emphasizing factors like convenience, validity, time-consuming nature, and potential biases. Listen in to understand the importance of online screening for identifying workplace misconduct while maintaining compliance. Additional Resources Fama Website Fama Technologies on LI Amy Warren on LinkedIn Micole Garatti on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network...2023-06-2818 min