Starbucks will enforce a new policy requiring corporate employees to work in the office four days a week starting in October. CEO Brian Niccol stated that being in-person enhances idea sharing and problem-solving, which is crucial for the company's turnaround efforts. This mandate impacts employees near corporate support centers in Seattle and Toronto. Niccol acknowledged that the business hasn't shown improvement yet, with sales slipping 1% last quarter, and offered a one-time payment option for those not willing to comply with the new requirement.
CEO Brian Niccol informed Starbucks corporate employees that, starting in October, they must return to the office four days a week, up from three.
The in-office requirement applies to employees near support centers in Seattle and Toronto, emphasizing the importance of being present for idea sharing and problem-solving.
Niccol mentioned the need for in-person collaboration to accelerate business turnaround efforts, noting past attempts to improve sales have not yet yielded results.
Starbucks is providing a one-time cash payment option for employees who prefer not to comply with the new four-day office requirement.
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