S12 E44 Working for an Accredited Business with Gayle Turner & Barry Moore

"Looking for a job? Check out the Better Business Bureau website to see if they treat their employees well." Barry Moore discusses the dangers of applying for jobs online and falling victim to employment scams. Scammers gather personal data from job applicants and use it for fraudulent activities, leaving victims vulnerable and helpless. [Why This Is Important] Protect yourself from scams and make informed decisions. The story of job seekers being hired for their dream jobs, only to find out the company is fake and their personal information is being misused. Episode Message: Learn how checking a company's accreditation and handling of complaints can give you insights into their treatment of employees and customers. [What you need to know] The Better Business Bureau (BBB) offers a Scam Tracker tool to report and track scams nationwide. Scammers use job applications to gather personal data, leading to identity theft and credit fraud. COVID-19 has exacerbated employment scams, making it crucial to be vigilant during the job search process. The top scam in the country currently involves fraudulent transactions with businesses operating outside the law. [What you need to do] Before applying for a job, visit bbb.org and check if the company is accredited. Accreditation indicates a commitment to ethical business practices and can be a positive sign for both employees and customers. Look beyond the company's grade and explore their complaint history and how they handle customer and employee concerns. Utilize social media and review platforms to learn about a company's reputation and how they respond to feedback. Be cautious of for-profit review sites that may not verify the authenticity of reviews. [TAKE ACTION] Visit bbb.org before applying for a job to research the company's accreditation and complaint history. Read customer reviews and observe how the company handles conflicts and employee-related issues. Consider prioritizing job opportunities with accredited businesses to increase your chances of a positive work environment. Report any suspicious or fraudulent activities to the Better Business Bureau to help protect others from falling victim to scams. By taking these steps, you can make more informed decisions when applying for jobs and ensure a safer and more rewarding work experience. Barry Moore is the President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Central Virginia.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-moore-47bb2b6/ Gayle Turner is President of The Storytellers Channel, Inc. https://storytellerschannel.com/ For close to five decades he has used the power of story to initiate and sustain change while growing leaders and building productive corporate and community cultures. Check out his LinkedIn profile to learn the rest of the story. https://www.linkedin.com/in/wgayleturner/  If you'd like to explore how clarifying your organization's stories and sharing the stories that exemplify those values can improve performance click here and schedule a time to talk with Gayle. TAGS #accreditedbusiness, #scam, #complaints, #job, #employees, #stories, #storytellers, #jobseeker, #betterbusinessbureau, #bbb.org