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Starbucks and Workers United Union Agree to Contract Mediation

A labor agreement, covering more than 500 U.S. stores, would be the company’s first. Talks stalled last year over wages.

The New York Times - 14h

Disabled workers are getting screened out of digital hiring

Big questions are emerging about the equity of digitized hiring assessments and the impact they have on disabled people.

CNBC - 20h

Examining the legality of Trump's buyout offer to federal workers

President Trump is offering around two million federal workers to resign and be paid through September. Some Democratic lawmakers are pushing back against the buyouts, claiming they aren't legal. ...

CBS News - 1d

Why does Trump want government workers to quit?

The president has offered eight months pay for their resignation

BBC News - 1d

Trump to federal workers: Return to office 'or be terminated'

President Trump on Wednesday warned that federal workers will have to show up to the office “or be terminated,” framing his administration’s so-called buyout offers to 2 million employees as an ...

The Hill - 1d

Here's what Brian Niccol had to say about fixing two of Starbucks' biggest problems

The new CEO shed more light on his plans, one day after his company reported better-than-feared earnings results.

CNBC - 1d

Starbucks announces several changes, including plans to cut some menu items

Starbucks announced several changes, including its plan to cut some items from the food and drink menu.

NBC News - 1d

Analysts lift Starbucks’ stock price targets as Wall Street buys into turnaround

A Stifel analyst praises effort to reintroduce Starbucks brand to a wider audience.

MarketWatch - 1d

Starbucks Reports Weak Earnings as It Tries to Woo Back Customers

Traffic is down, but improving. “Much of our work is just beginning,” said Brian Niccol, the chief executive.

The New York Times - 2d

Starbucks says the little things are helping its turnaround. It still faces these big hurdles.

Shares of Starbucks Corp. inched higher after hours Tuesday after the coffee chain reported quarterly results that beat expectations, as it tries to revive sales following a year marked by cautious ...

MarketWatch - 2d

We're increasing our price target on Starbucks after CEO Brian Niccol shows signs of progress

The coffee giant is in the midst of a turnaround. Patience is required.

CNBC - 2d

Starbucks earnings top estimates, but same-store sales decline for fourth straight quarter

Starbucks said its same-store sales fell 4%, fueled by a 6% decline in visits to its stores.

CNBC - 2d

Starbucks shakes up its leadership again, adding two former Taco Bell executives

CEO Brian Niccol said the company is changing the operating model for its retail team, which led to the shake-up.

CNBC - 2d

Starbucks North America Head Step Down as Part of Turnaround Plan

New CEO Brian Niccol is making changes at the top amid efforts to improve retail team and store performance.

Inc. - 2d

Starbucks shakes up its leadership again, adding two former Taco Bell executives

Starbucks announced another stage in its leadership shake-up on Tuesday, as CEO Brian Niccol will bring in two more executives who spent time at his former employer Taco Bell while dividing key ...

NBC News - 2d

Ferdinand: No way back for Rashford at United

Rio Ferdinand has said there is "no way back" for Marcus Rashford at Manchester United after his commitment to the team was questioned by manager Ruben Amorim.

ESPN - 2d

Restaurants are rebounding — but Starbucks and McDonald's still have work to do

Starbucks and McDonald's could disappoint investors, but investors are expecting better performance from the restaurant industry.

CNBC - 2d

Starbucks Just Made a Huge Change That Will Make Customers Very Happy

Starbucks is trying to change not just how you think about its brand, but more importantly how you feel.

Inc. - 3d

Starbucks Is Bringing Back the Perk Customers Love Most, and It All Starts Now

The company is now offering free refills on brewed hot and iced coffee for in-store guests.

Inc. - 3d

Starbucks brings back condiment bar, free refills for some drinks

Starbucks fans can now get free refills for some drinks — but not all. The coffee chain is also bringing back its self-serve milk and sweeteners bar.

CBS News - 3d

Farm worker contracts human case of bird flu

The UK Health Security Agency says cases of bird-to-human transmission were rare.

BBC News - 3d

Starbucks cracks down on freeloaders to reverse sales decline

Coffee chain launches plan to get more paying customers back in stores as it reports fewer transactions

Financial Times - 4d

Government workers dismayed by Trump's return-to-office mandate

When the Trump administration announced a return-to-office mandate this week, it stated Americans “deserve the highest-quality service from people who love our country.”

NBC News - 6d

British Museum hit by alleged IT attack by ex-worker

The museum says capacity is limited, with members and those who already hold tickets given priority.

BBC News - 6d

Trump sued over federal worker play

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump sued over order targeting federal workers An executive order from President ...

The Hill - Jan. 21

C.E.O.s, and President Trump, Want Workers Back in the Office

Amazon, JPMorgan and others have been telling their employees that remote work is over. Now federal employees have been ordered to come to work in person, too.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

Here’s the No. 1 Thing to Know About Starbucks and Bathrooms

Talk about a universal customer problem.

Inc. - Jan. 21

United outclassed by Brighton in miserable defeat

Manchester United endured a miserable 3-1 defeat at home to Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday after visiting winger Yankuba Minteh scored one goal and created another.

ESPN - Jan. 20

Starbucks’s turnaround plan under new CEO now likely includes job cuts

Coffee chain Starbucks’s promised overhaul may require cutting jobs as it tries to work more efficiently, CEO Brian Niccol said.

MarketWatch - Jan. 18

Starbucks Expecting Job Cuts by March

Starbucks said it expects to eliminate jobs, without affecting in-store teams, as part of its broader effort to operate more efficiently.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17

Giuliani reaches tentative settlement with Georgia election workers

Attorneys for Rudy Giuliani and two former Georgia election workers said Thursday they have reached a tentative settlement, a remarkable twist that would end the workers’ extensive litigation to ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

The death of DEI is exaggerated, says fund manager targeting Starbucks and Nike

The creator of a fund designed to punish companies engaging in diversity, equity and inclusion activities says the Republican sweep hasn’t really deterred companies as much as has been suggested.

MarketWatch - Jan. 16

Starbucks Reverses Its Open-Door Policy for Bathroom Use and Lounging

Starbucks said visitors to the coffee shops would be required to buy something in order to use the restroom or stay in the store, as the company’s new chief executive responded to a decline in sales.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Road workers find body in motorway undergrowth

Police say the body was found by National Highways road workers.

BBC News - Jan. 14

Thousands of Providence Health Workers Strike in Oregon

This is a MedPage Today story. Nearly 5,000 healthcare workers from Providence Health began a strike Friday morning, picketing all eight Providence hospitals in Oregon, after months of contract ...

ABC News - Jan. 11

Will the new presidency affect WFH for federal workers?

Winds of change are blowing, and for federal workers these could bring an end to the widespread remote work policies adopted and enhanced during the pandemic. Recommendations from the new ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Italy’s luxury wineries rely on illegal migrant workers

Barolo, Barbaresco and other high-end wines made in Langhe region grapple with dependence on undocumented labourers

Financial Times - Jan. 10

These 4 Factors Are Driving Up Worker Productivity

U.S. businesses are benefitting from hybrid work, fewer meetings, better AI use, and more startups, increasing total output and offsetting post-pandemic wage increases.

Inc. - Jan. 8

Dinosaur Footprints Found in England by Quarry Workers

The prints were made by both long-necked sauropods and a predator, megalosaurus, and were found in one of the largest discoveries in decades.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Amorim: United players are 'afraid on the pitch'

Ruben Amorim has admitted Manchester United's poor form has left his players "afraid on the pitch" ahead of their daunting trip to Liverpool on Sunday.

ESPN - Jan. 5

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