Logitech Gives Employees Paid Day to Play Games

Logitech is giving its global workforce one paid day to play a video game of their choice, under a new benefit timed to the scheduled November 19 launch of Grand Theft Auto VI. The company says eligible employees can use the day through approximately November 2027, rather than only on the game’s release date.

Logitech calls the initiative Logi Game Day. The offer applies to employees across the company, including interns and permanent staff; one report also says contractual employees are eligible. Logitech described the benefit as covering about 7,000 workers worldwide, while another report put the eligible group at more than 5,500. The company has not explained the difference between those figures in the reported statements.

The company also plans to hold a gaming event at its San Jose headquarters on November 19, the date Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled to launch. Reports describe a livestream as part of the event. Employees can choose to take their paid gaming day on another date within the benefit period.

Chief Executive Hanneke Faber said gaming should not be treated as a waste of time and that engagement in play can support performance at work. Logitech has presented the...