Starbucks is set to undergo a workforce restructuring with the layoff of 1,100 corporate employees under the leadership of Brian Niccol, the recently appointed CEO of the renowned coffee chain headquartered in Seattle. The official announcement was made on Monday through a press release, following a thorough evaluation by senior executives in January to reassess the roles, structure, and size of the global corporate divisions. Individuals affected by the job cuts will receive notifications by the end of Tuesday, as mentioned by Niccol in his official statement.
This strategic move, which includes the decision not to fill numerous existing open positions, specifically targets corporate roles and does not impact baristas and other personnel working directly in Starbucks stores, as clarified in the release. Niccol expressed understanding of the challenging nature of this decision, emphasizing that it was reached after careful consideration by the leadership team. Recognizing the personal impact on employees and their families, Niccol stressed the necessity of these changes to align Starbucks for ongoing success.
Employees facing layoffs will be provided with various forms of severance packages, potentially encompassing financial support, healthcare benefits, and assistance with career transitions, as outlined by Niccol. For more news on this topic and other current events, keep up with Eric Lagatta’s coverage of breaking and trending stories on USA TODAY. For further inquiries, feel free to contact him at elagatta@gannett.com. This article was originally published on USA TODAY: Starbucks layoffs: Cuts affect 1,100 global corporate workers.
