One chip company's newest tactic to attract workers: Help pay off their student loans

The New York-based chipmaker GlobalFoundries rolled out a student debt relief program this year — part of the company's broader efforts to address workforce challenges.

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• Chipmaker GlobalFoundries began offering student loan debt relief to eligible employees this summer.
• The benefit is aimed at helping the company attract and retain workers.
• This comes as firms across the semiconductor industry are concerned about workforce challenges.