Ep. #4 Helicopter Parents and HR Nightmares: Tales from the Trenches with Josh Rock

Let’s face it—HR’s seen it all. In this episode, we dive into the absurdity and brilliance of workplace mishaps, from the helicopter parent showing up at interviews to the coffee-cart reset that saved the day. It's raw, real, and a must-listen for anyone who’s navigated hiring challenges. In this episode, we talk with Josh Rock to look at HR horror stories, recruitment empathy, workplace misconduct, AI in hiring, candidate expectations, gatekeeping practices, and innovative HR solutions, while exploring tools and tactics shaping the future of talent acquisition. Key Takeaways Helicopter Parenting Impact: How over-involved parents disrupt interviews and hiring processes. Empathy in Recruitment: Simple adjustments that turn nervous candidates into confident hires. Workplace Misconduct: Real HR stories highlighting consequences and prevention strategies. HR Tech Innovations: Tools for balancing human connection with AI-driven efficiencies. Setting Candidate Expectations: The importance of clear communication in recruitment. This limited series is brought to you by FAMA, Modern Candidate Screening. Talent teams use FAMA to improve candidate quality, create safe and inclusive workplaces and place the right leadership for their organizations. You can subscribe and listen to the #9to5Nightmares podcast here William Tincup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tincup/ Ryan Leary LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanleary/ Connect with WRKdefined on your favorite social network The Site | Substack | LinkedIn | Instagram | X | Facebook | TikTok Powered by the WRKdefined Podcast Network.