Essential workers helping in the COVID-19 crisis will get free small coffees through May 3
on Sunday, Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson said he is “inspired” by the coffee chain’s employees who are “rising to the occasion” to support those working to mitigate the outbreak.
“They demonstrate our resilience and our commitment to the communities we serve,” Johnson wrote. “… I am optimistic that together we can overcome this challenge.” He added: “The human experience is about overcoming adversity by being resilient, and that is certainly on display across the nation. We will overcome this. Our resilience will be rewarded.”Starbucks has taken several precautions amid the coronavirus pandemic, as well as a few commitments to its employees.for the next 30 days regardless of whether they come into work or their stores stay open, a representative for Starbucks confirmed to PEOPLE.
“I believe it is the responsibility of every business to care for its employees during this time of uncertainty, shared sacrifice, and common cause,” he added. “I hope to see many business leaders across this country doing all they can to retain jobs, pay employees, continue benefits, and demonstrate compassion as they make critical decisions. Not every decision is a financial one.”
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