Intel will once again offer free coffee and tea to its employees after slashing the perks as part of its cost-cutting efforts. The chip manufacturer s

Intel says it's bringing back free office coffee to boost morale after a rough year

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2024-11-08 00:30:05

Intel will once again offer free coffee and tea to its employees after slashing the perks as part of its cost-cutting efforts.

The chip manufacturer said free in-office beverages would return to worksites in an internal message in a bid to improve morale, the Oregonian reported.

"Although Intel still faces cost challenges, we understand that small comforts play a significant role in our daily routines," the message, viewed by the Oregonian, read. "We know this is a small step, but we hope it is a meaningful one in supporting our workplace culture."

Intel played a significant role in the personal computer boom of the 1990s, mainly focused on PCs. However, it did not capitalize on the growth of mobile chips in the 2000s, which allowed the iPhone and Apple to flourish.

Former Intel CEO Paul Otellini told The Atlantic in 2013 that he regretted passing over a deal with Apple to design and manufacture chips for the iPhone. The two companies failed to reach an agreement because Intel believed the volume would not justify the cost.

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