Starbucks Partners

Since 1998, the Caring Unites Partners (CUP) Fund, Starbucks employee relief fund, has helped thousands of partners with emergency assistance during times of financial need.

Between April 24 and May 8, 250,000 Starbucks partners at 10,000 stores in North America are meeting during two-hour sessions to focus on the art of connection and reflecting on Starbucks’ new mission.

Between April 24 and May 8, 250,000 Starbucks partners at 10,000 stores in North America will participate in gatherings focused on connecting partners to each other, customers and coffee heritage.

Starbucks hosted its biennial Investor Day on Tuesday; here are some of the day's highlights.

Debbie Stroud and Denise Nelson, senior vice presidents of U.S. operations, shared this letter to Starbucks partners on creating a safe, welcoming and kind third place.

In a letter to Starbucks partners, chief executive officer Howard Schultz shared a set of principles and a new partnership for the reinvention of the next chapter of the company. 

After recent mass shootings, thousands of partners (employees) met in-person and virtually Thursday to pour out ideas and emotions, and talk about how to move forward and take meaningful action.

Starbucks announced a series of partner investments this week. Here’s what partners had to say.

“Hearing from so many of you since my return has only deepened my commitment and affirmed the need to take bold action to restore your trust and belief in Starbucks,” wrote Schultz in a letter announcing new investments in partners.

As Starbucks senior leaders and chief executive officer Howard Schultz wrap up a month of dozens of collaboration sessions with store partners around the country, they’re focusing on taking ideas and turning them into action.