Author: McKinley Corbley / Source: Good News Network
Starbucks is launching a test program that will allow their full-time employees to split their work hours between the café and volunteering for local nonprofits.
The company hopes that by allowing their employees to spend their time helping the community, it will keep their workforce happier and reduce turnover.
36 workers have been selected for the program across 13 different cities. The employees will spend 20 weekly hours working at their Starbucks outlet while spending the other 20 hours at a charity. Additionally, the employees will still be receiving all of their full-time benefits despite only spending half of their time at the restaurant.
The employees are volunteering with charities that range across dozens of initiatives, including helping the environment, feeding the hungry, aiding the homeless,…
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