At a recent company conference held in Chicago, with 12,000 store managers participating, Starbucks made the announcement that it would commit to improving employees’ mental health for the sake of productivity and engagement. The coffee giant hopes to encourage its workers to make use of the company’s healthcare package.
According to Starbucks, the company is in a tight spot due to its ambitious expansion plan, which calls for speedy hiring. Currently, though, the national unemployment rate is at an historic low. The....