In this episode of Reimagining Company Culture, we’re chatting with Luke Austing, Associate Manager Reporting & Insights, Pride Employee Resource Group Leader at Best Buy. Focusing most of his professional career on telling stories through data, Luke has been out and proud as the Chair of the Pride employee resource group for the past 1.5 years, and a leader on the ERG since early 2019. Tune in to learn Luke’s thoughts on meaningful storytelling, creating a workplace transition identity toolkit, providing coworker support, and more!

Luke Austing (he/him) is an Associate Manager for the Reporting & Insights team within Best Buy Ads, the retail media network division of Best Buy. Focusing most of his professional career on telling stories through data, Luke has been out and proud as the Chair of the Pride employee resource group for the past 1.5 years, and a leader on the ERG since early 2019. Since becoming Chair of Pride, Luke has been proud of the nearly 100% growth in ERG membership, increased employee engagement, and advising on new benefits for LGBTQIA+ employees. Over the next couple of years, he hopes to continue to leverage this leadership position to create opportunities for employees to engage with their communities to create inclusive spaces for everyone to not only live—but thrive. If anyone is interested in learning more about our Workplace Transition and Gender Identity Toolkit, we do have a framework for individuals to use within their own organization, if they contact PrideERG@Bestbuy.com we can provide more information.