Not the Roche it used to be : It has become toxic
Pros
Modern and well-maintained office infrastructure Competitive pay structures
Cons
Pervasive office politics and excessive micromanagement Declining employee-friendly policies and culture Recent sudden layoffs have increased anxiety and job insecurity Shrinking teams with increasing workload People are being told to either accept that they are “paid above market” or leave No longer a company for long-term stability or growth Despite being a pharma company, employee health checkups have been downgraded to basic blood tests—no major screenings like cardiac evaluations Mandatory 3-day office policy enforced with tight attendance monitoring—even for employees logging 10+ hours daily Basic amenities like stationery have been removed; employees have to scramble even for a pen or notepad in urgent meetings The overall environment is not mentally supportive or healthy High internal uncertainty—not the right time to join
