First-of-its-kind Starbucks Global Partner Emergency Relief Program to support partners in company-operated and licensed retail store markets around the world
Today, Starbucks announced the new Starbucks Global Partner Emergency Relief Program as part of its $10 million (USD) commitment to support partners (employees) around the world impacted by COVID-19. The program marks the first time both company-operated and international licensed market store partners across Starbucks may access hardship grants. These one-time, direct relief grants will be made available to partners facing extreme hardship as a result of COVID-19 and help ensure that partners around the world have access to emergency support during this difficult time.
In every community Starbucks serves, partners are the foundation of the company’s fundamental Mission to inspire and nurture the human spirit. Support from the Starbucks Global Partner Emergency Relief Program will be made available to retail partners in licensed and JV store markets through the Emergency Assistance Foundation.
Navin Gurnaney, ceo, Tata Starbucks, said, “We are committed to ensuring that our partners (employees) should never have to choose between work and taking care of themselves. As we navigate this global crisis, we never lose sight of the wellbeing of our partners, who are the heartbeat of this company. We are proud to be a part of this first-of-its-kind global funding initiative to further demonstrate to our Starbucks partners that we are in this together. In this unprecedented time, we all must support each other, our customers and communities. While the Starbucks Experience may look different temporarily as we navigate this dynamic situation for each community and each store, we have faced difficult times before and we are confident that by taking care of our partners we will emerge stronger and more united. We will continue to make proactive decisions that are grounded in transparency and science – for our partners and the customers we serve.”
Expanded benefits for India partners:
- Partners are being supported with pay and access to medical assistance
- Any partner diagnosed with COVID-19 will be granted paid leave until they recover fully are medically cleared to return to work
- Partners who need to self-quarantine will be granted an additional 14 days paid leave
- TATA Starbucks is also extending additional medical and mental health assistance to its partners and their families where required
To learn about the countless ways that Starbucks partners are uplifting their communities in times of need, visit The Good Things Are Happening blog.
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