125 Years Roche

The significance of Roche's 125th anniversary cannot be underestimated. In these times of ongoing change and uncertainty, continuity in a corporate philosophy provides stability, trust and confidence.

Sustainability at Tavero

Since May 2010, goods from excess supplies and leftover food have been given to the charity "Schweizer Tafel" daily. Schweizer Tafel provides direct, practical support to disadvantaged people and those in need in Switzerland.

Living in times of uncertainties

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or suffering from distress caused by anything like a conflict, anxiety from ongoing transformations, concerns regarding the health of a loved one, the actual pandemic situation?

Interview with Dr. Christian Klein

Everyday research at Roche Glycart AG - Dr. Ralf Geertsen, AVR Site Representative Schlieren, in an interview with Dr. Christian Klein, Leader Cancer Immunotherapy, Discovery Oncology

Helvetia Airpods competition

For many people, the home office has become an integral part of everyday working life. To make this time a little more pleasant for you, Helvetia raffled off Airpods among AVR members. All customers who had obtained a quote from Helvetia or even taken out an insurance policy were eligible for the prize draw.

Adrian Schäublin and Beat Handschin - two additional newcomer in the AVR team

Adrian Schäublin and Beat Handschin are two of the new site representatives joining the existing team in Basel. Susanne Löffler and Petra Welter interviewed them:

News from: Safety, Health & Environment (PSU)

PSU is responsible for providing exemplary solutions with regard to safety, health, the environment and compliance at the site in the interests of our customers, stakeholders and patients.

WORKING FROM HOME OR NOT: GET BIKING!

Exercise, team spirit and fun – that's bike to work In many areas of life, getting plenty of exercise is ever more important. Biking to work is a built-in daily fitness programme – it's healthy, inexpensive and environmentally friendly. This is why F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd is taking part in the Bike to Work Challenge 2021 this year, too.

Interview with Jürg Bühler, proprietor of inicio fitness and Andreas Winkler, former patient and AVR Treasurer

Susanne Löffler, site representative in Basel, conducted the two interviews with Jürg Bühler and Andreas Winkler.

Information for German cross-border commuters

All salary statements and the contributions certificate for German cross-border commuters have now been sent to the pension fund. It is therefore time for employees to think about completing their tax return. In the past, the AVR had provided an Excel tool for calculating the pension fund's super-mandatory provision. As of last year, unfortunately we have no longer been able to update that tool.

Urban Gardening - The garden in the industrial area

The vision The idea was conceived during a coffee break at a workshop in June 2018. Roland and Sarah were talking about biodiversity, architecture and food. The vision of making the Basel/Kaiseraugst site more attractive with green spaces while also promoting biodiversity, creating leisure areas for staff and producing food gave rise to the Urban Gardening initiative. From the outset, Urban Gardening at Roche was to be an initiative “by employees for employees” and would be managed as an EcoLogicals project.

The Federal government tightens coronavirus measures

The Federal government tightens coronavirus measures

November 2020 salary negotiations

Like so many things, the salary negotiations were different this year. All of the participants logged on from home as the meetings were virtual – though we've become fairly accustomed to that in 2020.

2020 site representative elections: the new Committee has been chosen

The results of the AVR site representative elections for Basel, Kaiseraugst, Reinach and Schlieren have been announced. The same goes for the retiree representative. This year, there is also a site representative for Diabetes Care for the very first time.

Summary of the 50+ working group and D&I generations network

Our survey on working and support preferences was conducted at the end of 2019. 620 employees at the Basel/Kaiseraugst site took part, and some of them made detailed comments that gave us important feedback. Many thanks once again!

Bike to Work Challenge 2020

The Bike to Work Challenge 2020 is finished. We from the AVR would like to thank the 94 teams that participated.

Anniversary AGM 2020 without attendees

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 70th Annual General Meeting of the AVR took place on a very small scale. The Presidium and Associate Members were re-elected.

CSS Webinar for AVR-Members

We would like to invite you to a webinar to inform you about your benefits from the cooperation between CSS and AVR

Smarten up your home with Vitra furniture

AVR members can now furnish their home office with Vitra designer furniture at preferential prices.

Bike to work 2020

The AVR in coronavirus times

Even during the pandemic, the AVR is committed to the wellbeing of Roche employees.

Solidarity in the times of Corona

The situation we currently find ourselves in owing to coronavirus is new, unfamiliar, and worrying territory for us all. Business the world over is facing immense challenges, and our company Roche must likewise rise to the occasion. Despite all the difficulties, Roche is supporting all its employees in a way that is second to none.

Coronavirus: Adjustments in the Tavero Restaurants

AVR helps to secure new partnership leave

As of 2020, fathers of new babies are now entitled to ten weeks’ partnership leave at Roche. The AVR played a key role in the development of this solution.