Starbucks employees to return to the office four days a week — or take a payout
1. Starbucks mandates four days in-office for employees starting October. 2. Voluntary exit program offered for those unhappy with new office rules. 3. CEO Brian Niccol emphasizes human connection in ongoing company turnaround. 4. Sales recovery efforts include menu simplification and faster service. 5. 1,100 jobs cut earlier this year as part of operational streamlining.