Struggling chipmaker Intel announced to its workers that they’re getting free coffee and tea in breakrooms once more. These beverage benefits are one of the things the company suspended after it revealed its massive $1.6-billion loss last August, according to The Oregonian. Although it may seem minor, the company said via internal messaging, “…we understand that small comforts play a significant role in our daily routines. We know this is a small step, but we hope it is a meaningful one in supporting our workplace culture.”
The reinstatement of free drinks for its employees comes after the company suspended some of the most generous benefits found in the industry. Some of these include free fruit and beverages, fitness coaches in the gym, a sabbatical after four years with the company, and the grounding of the Intel Air Shuttle that flies between California, Arizona, and Oregon. The bigger cause of concern, though, is the changes that the company will implement in its annual stock bonuses for employees, especially as they’re a big chunk of worker pay.
