Starbucks employees to return to the office four days a week or take a payout

Remote Work Policy Update - Starbucks is updating its remote work policy, requiring a minimum of four days in the office, Monday through Thursday, across Seattle, Toronto, and North America regional offices [1] - The new policy aims to reestablish the in-office culture to improve collaboration, creativity, problem-solving, and culture building [1] - Starbucks is offering a one-time voluntary exit program with a cash payment for partners who choose to opt out of the new policy [2] Stock Performance - Starbucks' stock is up approximately 2% year-to-date [2]