Starbucks to close 1% of North American stores, lay off 900 corporate employees in strategic shift

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Starbucks said Thursday it will close 1% of its North American stores and lay off 900 corporate workers. Among the closures is its Seattle Reserve Roastery, one of the first unionized locations and a site of past protests.

An employee stabbed the president of their manufacturing company during a staff meeting, police say

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The president of Anderson Express, a Michigan manufacturer, was stabbed at work on Tuesday.

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In an AI-driven world, the employer-employee relationship is poised to change

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As AI rapidly transforms workplaces, employees are on edge.

Disney World employees felt pressured to stay and work despite forecasts of looming tornadoes and flash floods in the hours leading up to Hurricane Milton

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As Hurricane Milton neared, Disney had to balance safety for guests and staff — and the company's bottom line.

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Pete Buttigieg says 'the best thing to do is just to pick up the phone' to talk out a workplace issue. Experts agree — with some exceptions.

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Pete Buttigieg believes phone calls are the best way to sort out a conflict.

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7 things you should never do in a plant shop, according to owners and employees

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Let the employees take care of the plants in a nursery.

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From 'hushed hybrid' to 'quiet vacationing,' here are the biggest workplace trends right now

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Employees are taking a stand against corporate drudgery through a slate of viral workplace trends.

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There's a double-edged sword high performers face at work, and it's costing employers their talent

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Good feedback is vital for retaining top performers, though they are the ones who aren't getting it (stock image).

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Companies are adopting creative and inclusive ideas to support employees' well-being.

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The 'double bind' is a big mistake employers make that's turning off Gen Z staff

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Gen Zers hate receiving mixed messages in the workplace (stock photo).

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