Excellent company worldwide. But LGBT applicants should avoid the Canada office as unwelcoming and burdensome. - Anonymous employee Roche Employee Review

3.0
Jun 11, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The office space is generous. Telepresence technology is top of the line. There is plenty of room for growth and an esprit in the company which promises growth.

Cons

Social Management committees explicitly and vehemently excluded LGBT elements even as simple as rainbow flags from the corporate sponsored Diversity Day (a day which in all corporations is designed to recognize and celebrate all minorities). While Insulting LGBT personnel is considered rude as a rule, mockery of heterosexual personnel as being gay is acceptable, vocal, and not uncommon, even in the presence of LGBT personnel. It is not uncommon for personnel to express personal disgust at the idea of homosexuality & transgendered individuals are mocked in a manner utterly devoid of sympathy or compassion.

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Roche Response
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Thank you for raising your concern we have policies and practices that value diversity and inclusion. We also understand that individuals may hold different views towards LGBT and know it can be disheartening to read negative comments about an issue that many of us feel so passionately about / personally affected by. In partnership with Human Resources, we are also committed to enforcing the fact that every employee is entitled to a safe and harassment free workplace. It’s also important to note that the best way to help encourage education and awareness on any significant issue is by engaging in civil and respectful dialogue. The Diversity at Roche is part of what makes us strong, and we are committed to supporting diversity in all its forms as part of what makes us a Great Place to Work.

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