Best Buy Health employee Roy Davis credits his military service with shaping him into the person he is today.
He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1984 right after high school and said his eight-year service taught him responsibility, how to take pride in his work and dedication to something greater than himself.
“In school, I didn’t apply myself,” Roy said. “But something changed when I was in the military. I developed leadership skills and learned how to push myself to be my best.”
Google recently announced its newest lineup of Chromebooks, Chromebook Plus, and the latest devices are bringing users even more power than ever before – and you can find them all at Best Buy.
With double the speed, memory and storage, the devices allow for even more productivity as you work and create. And as the exclusive consumer electronics retailer of some of these new Chromebook Plus devices, we’re here to share everything you need to know to get your hands on them.
In partnership with Bose, professional football player Justin Jefferson stopped by the Best Buy Teen Tech Center® at Summit Academy OIC earlier this week. During his visit at the Teen Tech Center, powered by Koch Trucking, Jefferson checked out tech projects youth participants were working on and spent time in the music recording studio.
Following the tour, Jefferson was part of a Q&A session with youth, where he shared more about his career and talked to teens about their future career aspirations.
Editor’s Note: Best Buy is proud to celebrate Hispanic and Latin/x Heritage Month. Read on for the story of one of our employees. (Photo Credit Patrick Williams)
As a child, Judith was often teased by classmates for having lighter skin as a Puerto Rican girl.
While her family reassured her of her heritage and identity, it was difficult for her to feel like she completely belonged.
“I remember feeling annoyed and angry for not being Hispanic enough,” said Judith, who was born in Puerto Rico and moved to Orlando when she was 8.
Looking for a fun way to show off your personality, while also keeping your tech devices protected?
We’ve got you covered, with a lineup of CASETiFY tech accessories now available in more than 850 Best Buy stores and on BestBuy.com.
Now customers have even more options to find the right protection for their devices while also matching their personal style, with an assortment of unique CASETiFY cases for various Apple products. From bright neon patterns and sunset-colored gradients to bold prints and fun florals, there’s something for everyone.
More than 40 youth from Best Buy Teen Tech Centers™ across Los Angeles learned about entrepreneurship and market research this summer. Then they put their skills to use in a tech innovation challenge.
The teens’ ideas varied from environmentally sustainable school lunches, to an app to find local music events, to an educational video game.
“I was very impressed with how the young people took issues that they saw in their communities and industry and explored new ways to address them,” said Chheav, a Best Buy social impact manager.
Editor’s note: Hannah Sethi, the author of this article, is part of the internship program and a senior at the University of Wisconsin. She is working with our talent acquisition team this summer.
This summer, 115 Best Buy interns are gaining valuable professional experience while making a lasting impact on their teams.
This is the first time our interns have worked in a hybrid model, spending some time on site and remote, similar to many of our corporate employees.
The interns also come from a diverse range of backgrounds:
Throughout the program, our interns have received opportunities for professional development, networking and some unforgettable fun with their teams and fellow interns.
Summer is officially here! Whether you’re rinsing out grass stains or making room in the fridge for cool drinks, we have something for everyone to help make the most of their summer.
The excitement doesn’t stop there! Our Appliance Fourth of July Sale is now live, so you can find incredible deals on a wide range of appliances to enhance your home experience. Check out the sale at your nearest Best Buy store, on BestBuy.com or on the Best Buy app to take advantage of some serious summer savings.
Allyship and connection are part of Best’s Buy DNA. For our colleagues who belong to the LGBTQIA+ community, these values are especially important and have a tremendous impact on their experience at work.
People and spaces, like our Pride Employee Resource Group, that offer allyship and connection can provide hope and help employees feel like they belong at Best Buy. EZ and Morgan are two employees who’ve inspired hope in their colleagues and contributed to Best Buy’s culture of inclusion by sharing their experiences and supporting others to live as their authentic selves.
Two Best Buy teams recently volunteered with nonprofit Junior Achievement to help the next generation learn about personal finances and business.
Junior Achievement is dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their futures and make smart academic and economic choices. There are more than 100 local JA Areas across the United States.
The internal audit team from the finance department spent half a day in South Saint Paul, Minnesota, with Junior Achievement North helping middle schoolers create mock budgets through JA Finance Park, an experiential learning program.
Editor’s Note: Best Buy is proud to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Read on for the stories of three of our employees. (Photo Credits, from left above: McKenna Walker, Gayathri Ramadoss, and Sasha Thomson)
Regardless of the job title, good leadership often comes down to building strong relationships and being an advocate for others.
Cheng Yang, Vidhya Subramanian and Scott Nishimura are three of our leaders who demonstrate this every day. Get to know them and discover how they lean on their cultural and personal experiences to support others at and outside of Best Buy.
This Earth month – and every day – we want to help our customers live a more sustainable life. Whether you’re looking for ways to reduce your home’s energy use or are simply looking for more sustainable products to fit your lifestyle, we’ve got the solutions and programs to revamp your sustainable living.
Making a few minor changes in your daily routine can make a significant difference. For example, ENERGY STAR® certified products meet strict energy-efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S.