Braisepoint beat
The people, leadership and workforce decisions shaping the business. Published stories appear newest first.
Uber is reducing its workforce by about 10% while removing management layers and combining teams. The company says the goal is a simpler organization—not a retreat from delivery or other growth businesses.
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Starbucks Workers United is urging supporters to withhold purchases while an investor proposal seeks an independent board chair. The pressure now reaches customers, employees and corporate governance at the same time.
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Inspire Brands named Ahmed Awadallah chief operating officer of Buffalo Wild Wings’ sports-bar business. His mix of coffeehouse, pizza and systems experience points to an operating brief that reaches beyond wings.
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Wendy’s created a chief marketing and customer growth role and hired former McDonald’s executive Tariq Hassan. The title signals that brand, digital engagement and the customer experience will be managed as one growth problem.
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