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Starbucks Lays Off 252 Employees at Seattle Support Center Amid Restructuring

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
252
EFFECTIVE DATE
Jul 1, 2023

What we know

Location: Seattle, WA, USA.

Department affected: support center.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Starbucks Corporation is laying off 252 employees at its Seattle support center as part of a corporate restructuring initiative. This round of layoffs includes various senior roles, such as Vice Presidents and senior managers. The decision is part of a broader strategy under CEO Brian Niccol, which has seen multiple rounds of job cuts across the company. The layoffs are expected to impact the company's operations significantly, as they aim to streamline processes and improve efficiency. This move reflects ongoing challenges within the organization and the need to adapt to changing market conditions.

Starbucks Corporation cut 252 jobs affecting its support center team as of July 1, 2023.

LayoffTalk has tracked 43 layoff events at Starbucks Corporation since June 2023, affecting a combined 14,005 employees.

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Starbucks Corporation cut 252 jobs on July 1, 2023. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

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EVENTS TRACKED
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AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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