Intel’s surprising move: Free coffee and tea return after massive cost-cutting
Live MintIntel has announced the return of free coffee and tea at its work sites, reinstating a benefit that was cut last summer as part of the company's efforts to reduce its annual budget by $10 billion, according to an Oregonian report. In a message shared with employees via its internal platform, Circuit, Intel reportedly acknowledged the continued financial challenges but emphasized the importance of these small comforts in supporting workplace culture. While the company is still grappling with significant cost challenges, this move to bring back free coffee and tea reflects an effort to foster a more positive atmosphere for remaining employees. Intel CEO lays out new steps Laying out new steps to cut costs and bolster its chip-making division, CEO Pat Gelsinger in September announced that Intel would separate its chip-manufacturing and design operations.