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Logitech has launched "Logi Game Day," giving all 7,000 employees and interns an extra paid day off tied to the November 19 release of GTA 6. Workers can redeem the day anytime within the next year, not just on launch day. CEO Hanneke Faber says the company believes gaming engagement can support workplace performance.
Logitech has launched a new program called 'Logi Game Day,' offering all 7,000 employees, including interns, one paid day off to play video games of their choosing within the next year. CEO Hanneke Faber announced the initiative, which coincides with the release of Grand Theft Auto VI on November 19, and Logitech's gaming division will host a streaming event at its San Jose headquarters that day.
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