Brewing up | Has Starbucks just raised the bar on employee recognition?

Las Vegas may be known for bright lights, casinos and legacy act residencies, but come June 9, it’s getting a different kind of headliner.

Starbucks is hauling in twelve of its best baristas from across the globe and putting them through their paces in a three-day talent showdown that it’s calling the Starbucks Global Barista Championship.