We know that when our partners (employees) feel supported and empowered, we perform better as a company. "In that spirit, Starbucks has placed a special emphasis on offering employment and career advancement opportunities for the deaf and hard of hearing community. From opening our first Signing Store in the U.S. and committing to hiring deaf and hard of hearing employees, to partnering with the National Association of the Deaf to empower hearing-impaired youth to explore a variety of career options, Starbucks has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to supporting the deaf and hard of hearing community. We are also proud that Starbucks is consistently ranked a top employer and scored 100 out of 100 on the Disability Equality Index survey. "I'd reinforce that we have zero tolerance for any behavior that does not serve our mission to advance diversity and inclusion, and we have strict anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policies in place to ensure our partners feel welcome and supported.