Starbucks to pay $300 quarterly bonuses to baristas if stores meet targets starting July

Starbucks announced it will award baristas and shift supervisors quarterly bonuses of $300 beginning in July if their stores meet specific sales, operational, and customer service goals. This move is part of CEO Brian Niccol's turnaround strategy to improve both customer and employee experiences. However, baristas at unionized locations will only receive bonuses after a collective bargaining agreement is reached. Additionally, Starbucks will introduce more tipping options via its app and start weekly pay for U.S. employees in August, aiming to boost barista pay by up to 8%.