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Best Buy employees share life lessons learned from military experience From leadership to resilience to teamwork, our military employees bring varied skills and perspectives to their roles at Best Buy. We’re committed to providing resources and support for veterans to thrive at Best Buy, and we’re grateful for our employees, customers and communities who support our military. As Veterans Day approaches, we talked to some of our veterans and members of our Military Employee Resource Group to learn more about what the holiday means to them. Read the full story.
Best Buy is proud to rank No. 15 on Forbes’ 2022 list of the World’s Top Female-Friendly Companies, which recognizes companies that support women at and outside of the workplace. This is our second time on the list. We are one of four retailers in the top 15 spots, and we’re one of seven U.S. companies in the top 20.
For the 10th holiday season in a row, Best Buy is joining the fight against childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases as part of the St. Jude Thanks and Giving® campaign. Starting this month, we’re asking our customers to consider giving to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® when making purchases in stores or online. Every dollar donated will not only help with research, but also ensure families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food. Read the full story.
We’re hiring! Be part of the excitement at Best Buy this holiday season and help our customers find the right tech for everyone on their shopping lists. Surround yourself with a great team and enjoy amazing benefits, including competitive starting pay and a generous employee discount. View open positions and apply today at https://jobs.bestbuy.com/seasonal.
Best Buy, Google team up for new Teen Tech Center in California • Today, The Best Buy Foundation celebrated the grand opening of the Best Buy Teen Tech Center® at Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana (MACLA) in San José, California. The center provides teens with access to cutting-edge technology, including tools for film, digital media, audio engineering and music production. Google.org, Google’s philanthropic arm, is co-funding the Teen Tech Center. Their contribution to MACLA will support the work the center is doing to provide tech access, digital skills training and mentorship for youth. Read the full story.
Best Buy recognized for support of military employees • Best Buy was recently recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Defense for benefits and assistance available to military employees with the Above and Beyond Award. In addition, multiple leaders across the company have received Patriot Awards for their personal support of an employee serving in the National Guard. The Best Buy Military Employee Resource Group (ERG) leadership team accepted the Above and Beyond award on behalf of the company at the Minnesota State Fair on Aug. 30. “We are genuinely honored to receive this award,” said ERG chair Nikki Kukla. “We have over 3,000 military employees at Best Buy who make a difference each day for our customers, like they did in service for our country, and it’s important we show them our support any way we can.” Read the full story.
Minnesota mentor shares life lessons with next generation • Growing up, Johnnie Merritt felt like there weren’t many Black male role models for him to look up to. That’s what inspired him as an adult to sign up with the Twin Cities Big Brother Big Sister mentorship program. “I thought that this would be a good space to fill that void for someone else,” Johnnie said. Five months ago, the marketing analyst was matched with his 10-year-old mentee, Ayden. Coming into the match, Johnnie was curious and nervous, but he knew he wanted to give back to youth of color. Johnnie remembers watching videos by a motivational speaker for advice on growth in his personal life. It reminded him of why he wanted to be a mentor. “The speaker often spoke about giving 120% effort when doing things,” Johnnie said. “This stuck with me, because I am often looking to see how I can go above expectations.” Johnnie and Ayden typically spend up to four hours together per month. They attend sporting events and play basketball to build on their relationship. Read the full story.
Best Buy, Yardbird provide outdoor furniture for Minneapolis cancer nonprofit • While undergoing treatment for illness, spending time outside in fresh air can be a respite for a patient and their loved ones. And it’s even better when enjoyed with a comfortable place to sit. That’s why when Katie Berens, a Best Buy senior product manager, saw on her social media feed that the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge in Minneapolis needed to replace its damaged patio furniture, she wanted to see how we could help. The Hope Lodge provides a home away from home for cancer patients and caregivers who must travel more than 40 miles for treatments. The Minneapolis area Hope Lodge has a special tie to Best Buy as it’s supported by the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation, led by the company’s founder. Best Buy employees have volunteered with Hope Lodge for years, preparing meals for the residents and hosting social events. Read the full story.
Philadelphia sales advisor celebrates her Puerto Rican heritage through art • Lily Vega and her sister, Vanessa, were introduced to art at a young age. They would often watch their father draw cars in notebooks, learned of their uncles’ famous sculptures in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and followed along with their aunt’s New York fashion business. This family legacy led to the sisters’ passion for art and drawing. In 2015, Lily and Vanessa combined their love for art with their personal discovery of what being Puerto Rican women means to them. That’s when they created their art business, Taina Sisters. The sisters had felt disconnected from an important part of their identities and wanted to find a way to express their Puerto Rican heritage. “We didn’t hear about our heritage and culture in school,” Lily says. “We had to find other ways to connect and learn.” Read the full story.
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