Not the Roche it used to be : It has become toxic - Senior Test Engineer Roche Employee Review

3.0
May 4, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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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

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5.0
Jun 11, 2026
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Pros

Supportive, friendly, growth oriented, food

Cons

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1.0
Jun 10, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The benefits are good so far just like any other company

Cons

Terrible managers Employees are getting away with traveling without using PTO when they are on EDO because they are friends with managers. This raises concerns regarding fairness, policy compliance, and equitable treatment of employees. If the manager dont like you, Your life will be hell and they will find the stupidest mistakes to kick you out. Again, some people get away of not using their pto and they will travel and claim they are working while manager is okay with it. Bunch of hypocrites

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