If stopping by Starbucks on your way to work is part of your routine, you've probably noticed some changes lately. First, you might be getting that hot or icy cup in your hands faster. One of new CEO Brian Niccol's first promises was to shave minutes off the time from ordering to having that hot coffee in your hands.

Starbucks will hire more baristas and scale back plans to roll out automation, the coffee shop giant's chief executive Brian Niccol says. The move, which is part of his strategy to provide better experiences for customers,

Key Takeaways Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol said recent earnings were disappointing, but he's confident the company's Back to Starbucks turnaround campaign is working.The cafe chain is using algorithms and new labor models to speed up service,