Starbucks closed all 8,000 of its company-owned U.S. stores Tuesday afternoon to train employees to combat unconscious bias. Unconscious bias training has become increasingly popular at companies wishing to cultivate
diverse, inclusive environments, but the high-profile nature of Starbucks’ initiative has put the concept in the spotlight. Starbucks said it plans to share the content and curriculum with other
companies.
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