Starbucks – “Might as well work at McDonald's”

Pros

Free coffee and tea. That's about it.

Cons

Giving employees health insurance is an empty gesture. At a starting pay rate of $6.90/hour, you won't be able to make your co-pays. Benefits for part-time workers is a great idea, but this idea is implemented poorly. It serves only to make Starbucks look good.

Advice to Senior Management

Pay employees a decent living wage, THEN insurance. Also, stop calling your sub-minimum wage workers "partners." It's disingenuous, at best, and insulting.