Starbucks has decided to enforce a new policy requiring corporate employees to work in the office at least four days a week starting October 2025. This is an increase from the previous requirement of three days. Additionally, corporate 'people leaders' must relocate to either Seattle or Toronto within a year, potentially affecting hundreds of employees. Those who decline to relocate will receive a voluntary exit package. CEO Brian Niccol highlighted the significance of in-person collaboration as a reason for these changes, amidst a trend of companies withdrawing from pandemic-era remote work flexibility.
Starting in October 2025, Starbucks requires corporate employees to work from the office at least four days a week, changing from a previous three-day requirement.
All corporate 'people leaders' must relocate to Seattle or Toronto within 12 months, impacting hundreds of employees.
CEO Brian Niccol stated, 'We are reestablishing our in-office culture because we do our best work when we're together...'
The shift in policy reflects a broader trend among major employers to rollback remote work privileges that were granted during the pandemic.
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