An HR team was terminated after their manager discovered a critical flaw in their automated application system, which incorrectly rejected all job applicants, including his own. The manager became suspicious when he and a job seeker received rejection emails simultaneously, prompting him to investigate further. He learned that the system was misconfigured to search for the wrong software skills, failing to identify qualified candidates. Following his report to upper management, half of the HR department lost their jobs. The incident sparked social media discussions about the dangers of relying on automated systems in recruitment, highlighting the need for human oversight.