Starbucks CEO Announces Corporate Layoffs Will Begin Soon

Starbucks warns of corporate layoffs in March
CEO Brian Niccol framed forthcoming job cuts as a way to increase efficiency and accountability and reduce organizational complexity.
'We Will Have Job Eliminations': Starbucks CEO Announces Corporate Layoffs Will Begin Soon
The memo notes the planned layoffs are for corporate workers and won't affect in-store employees "or the investments we are making in-store hours." Starbucks has over 3,000 stores
Starbucks plans to announce corporate layoffs by early March
Niccol noted steps taken in the US and Canada since he took over in September, including the return of the condiment stations, and eliminating the up-charge for alternative milk. It also set a goal to get customers their handcrafted beverage in four minutes or less, and add shifts in over 3,000 stores.
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Starbucks said it plans an unspecified number of layoffs as it restructures its corporate staff. In a letter to employees, Starbucks Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol said the Seattle coffee giant needs to ensure all work has a clear and accountable owner who can make decisions. The company also needs to reduce complexity and silos.
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Starbucks said Friday it plans an unspecified number of layoffs as it restructures its corporate staff. In a letter to employees, Starbucks Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol said the Seattle coffee giant needs to ensure all work has a clear and accountable owner who can make decisions.
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Starbucks saidit plans an unspecified number of layoffs as it restructures its corporate staff. In a letter to employees, Starbucks Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol said the Seattle coffee giant needs to ensure all work has a clear and accountable owner who can make decisions.
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