Forget the gym voucher: new benefit offers R$5,200 worth of Legos to employees

Workplace wellness, a trend of companies trying to offset the stress of employment with benefits like time off, gym discounts and free therapy, is a trending concept that some employers embrace more than others.

Global network Deloitte, which offers auditing, consulting, finance, risk management and tax solutions, appears to be taking this very seriously, according to , which found that the company has updated its list of subsidized items — which already included exercise classes and video game consoles — to offer, among other benefits, Legos.

The US$1,000 grant (R$5,297.10 at current exchange rates) for “Legos and puzzles” aims to “empower and support your journey towards mental, physical and financial well-being, and help you live your purpose”, according to internal policy documents obtained by BI.

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Also included in the list of items approved for subsidy, starting June 1, are household appliances such as blenders and refrigerators, spa services, personal portable fans and ergonomic pillows or pillows with a cooling function.

“Most of the reactions are something like “Lego?! Finally!” or jokes about how they can now justify purchasing the coveted “Millennium Falcon from Star Wars” set, an employee told BI, referring to Lego’s most expensive set, which costs $850 and has more than 7,500 pieces.

Perhaps Deloitte, one of the big four global consultancies (along with EY, PwC and KPMG), wants to avoid any misunderstandings among its employees regarding its desire to promote well-being. According to its own report, 82% of executives believe the company is making progress in “human sustainability,” overall — but only 56% of workers agree.

Additionally, about 90% of executives believe that working at their company has a positive effect on well-being, skills development, career advancement, inclusion and belonging, and a sense of purpose and meaning — but only 60% of workers agree.

Deloitte appears determined to go the extra mile — with Legos — to ensure leaders and employees are aligned. As one user on X wrote: “Building wellness one brick at a time. Honestly, not a bad way to de-stress.”

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