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The DisruptED Efforts of Starbucks to Pioneer Education as a Benefit for Frontline Partners: Episode 1 of 2

May 17, 2024
Brandon Carson
corporate benefits
DisruptED podcast
Ron J Stefanski
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Ron Stefanski

 

Starbucks set a new standard in corporate learning and development by offering education as a benefit to its frontline partners. This initiative departs from the norm, where companies typically focus educational investments on upper-level management.

In the first of a two-part episode on DisruptED, host Ron J. Stefanski engages with Brandon Carson, Vice President of Learning, Leadership, & Cultural Experiences at Starbucks. They explore the foundational strategies behind Starbucks’ move to democratize education within the company. Carson discusses how this initiative has reshaped employee engagement and bolstered the company’s culture. The conversation also touches on Carson’s extensive background in various industries, providing a broader context to the effectiveness of inclusive education policies in large corporations.

Catch the second episode with Brand Carson here.

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