Starbucks takes aim at remote work, says some employees may need to relocate to headquarters
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Starbucks has announced new policies requiring corporate employees to be in the office four days a week, starting in early October. The company mandates that all corporate "people leaders" relocate to Seattle or Toronto within the next 12 months. While individual employees under these leaders will not need to relocate, future hires must be based in either city. A one-time voluntary exit program is available for employees who choose not to move. CEO Brian Niccol expressed that collaboration is enhanced in a shared workspace.
Starbucks Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol stated that corporate employees will need to be in the office four days a week starting in early October instead of three days a week.
Starbucks has mandated that all corporate "people leaders" must be based in either Seattle or Toronto within 12 months, changing from a previous requirement for some vice presidents.
Niccol emphasized the need to reestablish an in-office culture by stating, "We do our best work when we're together. We share ideas more effectively, creatively solve hard problems, and move much faster."
The company will offer a one-time voluntary exit program with a cash payment for employees who choose not to relocate to Seattle or Toronto.
Read at AP News
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