Starbucks put new limits starting Monday on what its baristas can wear under their green aprons. The dress code requires employees at company-operated and licensed stores in the U.S. and Canada to wear a solid black shirt and khaki, black or blue denim bottoms.
Under the previous dress code, baristas could wear a broader range of dark colors and patterned shirts. Starbucks said the new rules would make its green aprons stand out and create a sense of familiarity for customers as it tries to establish a warmer, more welcoming feeling in its stores.
a warmer, more welcoming feeling in its stores
Ah, yes, nothing as warm as uniformity.
I’m pretty sure the stereotypical Starbucks patron doesn’t mind a splash of colour, but what do I know.
A “dress code” this limiting is essentially just getting employees to pay for the uniform.
I don’t know why so may don’t understand that this is a pay cut. You are being asked to buy a shirt or shirts to work for the company. It might be a temporary cut, but still a pay cut. A union should always strike on pay cuts.
This is what they strike over?
Shitty wages - I sleep
New dress code - Real shit!
I actively avoid going to any businesses that have any sort of corporate dress code.
Isn’t that like 99.9% of businesses or something. Even mom-and-pop shops get uniforms for their employees.
Your locality may be different, but my local restaurants and businesses all just have employees that wear whatever.
I’ve worn company issued shirts with my name sewn on them. Honestly they can stop bitching.
Nothing says “local coffee shop” like khakis and corporate bullshit. Stupid move, Starbucks.
Yeah, but they do look great. Just sayin.
