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Starbucks is facing a serious dilemma, and former CEO Howard Schultz isn’t holding back. Amid a streak of six consecutive quarters of declining sales, Schultz is rallying the troops, urging employees to embrace new leadership and an ambitious turnaround plan. His passionate plea during an internal Seattle meeting emphasized a pressing need for commitment, particularly with the new requirement to increase in-office days from three to four. Schultz declared, “We can’t afford to do this part-time,” and judging by the coffee jitters in the air, he’s totally right!
CEO Brian Niccol echoed these sentiments, sharing that connection is at the heart of Starbucks’ mission. He knows the path ahead is rocky and that not everyone is on board with the new in-office requirements. Change can be tough, especially when it involves more face time with coworkers. After all, who wants to swap pajama pants for business casual? Yet, if anyone can stir things up, it’s Schultz, reminding everyone that success isn’t guaranteed—but commitment sure helps.
As Starbucks tries to whip up a fresh brew of success, it raises a question many of us are grappling with: Is more in-office time truly the answer to fostering better collaboration and workplace creativity? Or is it just a recipe for morning grumpiness? Join the conversation and let’s see where this coffee tale unfolds!
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