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By Emily Gaylord November 19, 2021 Editor’s note: This story discusses miscarriage and fertility struggles. It’s estimated that about 140,000 children are adopted by American families each year. In August, Best Buy employee Mike Mamula and his wife, Shay, became one of those families with the adoption of their first child, Bodhi. “In a million …
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John Dahlquist didn’t plan to ask Geek Squad’s founder for a job back in 1996, but that spontaneous pitch turned into what’s become a quarter-century career — and counting. “The rest, as they say, is history,” he said. Earlier this month, Agent Dahlquist became the first recipient of a Geek Squad 25-year badge. The one-of-a-kind, …
Longest-tenured Geek Squad Agent hits milestone anniversary Read More »
By John Vomhof Jr. November 26, 2021 Pictured above (left to right): Best Buy employees Saraphina Scott, Che Jim and Tracy Brown. This month, Best Buy is proud to celebrate Native American Heritage Month alongside our employees and customers. It’s an opportunity to recognize and share the history, culture, traditions and contributions of Indigenous people. …
Indigenous heritage ‘means everything’ to these Best Buy employees Read More »
By John Vomhof Jr. October 11, 2021 Coming Out Day is a time to shine a light on the LGBTQIA+ community, celebrating individuals who have already publicly shared their authentic selves and creating a safe, supportive space for those who have not. It is celebrated every year on Oct. 11, marking the anniversary of the …
Coming Out Day is a time of celebration, reflection and authenticity Read More »
By Ale Valeriano October 11, 2021 The second Monday in October is a day to honor Indigenous people, their histories and cultures. At Best Buy, today and throughout the year, we celebrate and honor the rich heritage of Indigenous communities and their vast diversity of traditions and languages. We are committed to helping build a …
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day with connection and action Read More »
By John Vomhof Jr. September 30, 2021 Like many people, Beverly and Ted Minda found themselves reflecting on their priorities amid the pandemic. The Mindas — both general managers at Best Buy stores near Philadelphia — have been married since 2008 and had been trying for years to start a family. But they struggled with infertility …
Married managers welcome baby girl into their Best Buy family Read More »
By Kaylie Brazil September 10, 2021 In August 2019, Best Buy social media specialist Lindsay Montoya and her husband, Brian, welcomed their son, Marcello, into the world. Holding 8 pounds, 6 ounces of optimism in their hands, these new parents had big plans for the life of “Marcelito.” Tucked in a neighborhood in New Jersey, …
Employee’s bilingual children’s story is one for the books Read More »
By Anthony Aleman September 10, 2021 Yaquira Resto didn’t start her career in Best Buy working in tech, but now she’s running one of the top-performing Geek Squad precincts in the company. The Puerto Rico native started as a cashier at a store in Puerto Rico in 2008. She became a service operations manager before …
She started as a cashier, now she’s a top Geek Squad manager Read More »
By John Vomhof Jr. September 10, 2021 As we celebrate Latinx Heritage Month, Best Buy is proud to honor the rich heritage of our Latinx team members, customers and the communities we’re privileged to serve. We’re committed to inclusion and diversity year-round and aim to foster welcoming environments where everyone can express their whole selves. …
Best Buy leaders share what being Latinx means to them Read More »
By Samantha Nelson August 30, 2021 Forgive Tina Seidenfeld if her mind is on other things besides work this week. The Best Buy employee’s son, Ian Seidenfeld, just won a gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Ian, a 20-year-old student at the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Business, represented the United States in table …
Employee’s son wins gold medal at Paralympic Games Read More »
By Emily Benda July 30, 2021 Last Friday was a big day for Katherine Brito, a homecoming of sorts. After 14 years rising through the ranks at Best Buy, she opened her first store as a general manager — and it’s in Riverdale, Bronx, right in the heart of her beloved community. Katherine is excited to bring the new store into …
This New York GM is honored to serve her community Read More »
By Katie Koranda July 30, 2021 Geek Squad assistant manager Brenda Aragão is used to seeing badges for new Agents come across her desk, but this one was different. It was inscribed with her family name. The badge was for her cousin Karine Aragão, who installs home theater products. The two grew up as close …