Overview

• Starting October 1, support partners and people managers must work in-office Monday through Thursday at Seattle and Toronto support centers and North America regional offices.
• Vice presidents and support center leaders must relocate to Seattle or Toronto within 12 months to comply with the new mandate.
• Future hires and internal transfers for corporate support roles must be based in Seattle or Toronto.
• Employees unable to meet the new requirements can choose a one-time voluntary exit program with a cash payment.
• The policy is central to Niccol’s Back to Starbucks plan, which also includes menu simplification and corporate layoffs to drive efficiency.