I am losing not one, but two good employees to Starbucks the same month. Both are leaving because of the benefits Starbucks presents employees. I'm bummed, but cannot compete with those benefits. We are generous with our employees, pay well, provide good working conditions, take our baristas to workshops, CoffeeFest, etc., value their input, and are very flexible with their schedules.....anyone else want to pipe in? What are baristas paid in the midwest? What benefits should be expected? How do other small business owners manage these issues?
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