Logitech Grants Employees Gaming Day Off Before GTA VI Launch

Logitech is granting its 7,000 global employees one day of leave to play video games through a new initiative called Logi Game Day. The program allows full-time workers and interns to take a day off between now and late 2027 to play a game of their choice.

Company executives argue that dedicated play time improves employee confidence and focus. Chief Executive Officer Hanneke Faber stated that engagement in play supports performance in work, while Chief People Officer Elaine Laird noted that when employees immerse themselves in play, they return with renewed energy and fresh approaches to complex challenges.

The initiative coincides with the November 19 launch of Grand Theft Auto VI. Some economists estimate the game's release could cost the U.S. economy up to $1 billion in lost productivity as workers call in sick. Other organizations have also reacted to the anticipation; a U.S. Army unit in Georgia offered active-duty soldiers four-day passes to play the game as an incentive for reenlistment.