This article has been machine translated from German. On a gloomy Thursday in February, I met up virtually with Manfred. After some ‘introductory small talk’ we started our interview. I was very interested as I didn’t know much about Manfred. Nice to meet you! How are you today? Thank you!...

This article has been machine translated from German. Fortunately, nowadays you can also ‘meet’ virtually, especially when it’s not possible to do so at short notice. It’s Thursday afternoon, it’s cold outside and the sky is shrouded in mist. Shania Börlin, the new AVR apprentice representative, is sitting in Kaiseraugst,...

At the beginning of our 75th Annual General Meeting, we were able to enjoy this video to celebrate our 75th anniversary. Based on the positive feedback, we would now like to share the film with everyone. Internal Roche Group – Media is visible to all Roche Group employees. (login required)

I am extremely pleased to inform you that the candidates proposed by the AVR Board for the Advisory Board Members and the Auditors have been successfully elected: Furthermore, the AVR is happy to confirm the election of a new member of the Executive Board: Please refer to the presentation of...

Exercise contributes significantly to our health. Those who bike to work already complete a daily fitness programme – healthy, economical and environment-friendly. For this reason, the Roche Employees’ Association (AVR) together with Site Mobility make it possible to take part in the Bike to Work Challenge again this year. Strengthen...

Anniversaries are an ideal time to pause for a moment, look back, celebrate and be proud of what has been achieved. In January, the AVR took the opportunity, as it does every year, to invite AVR members with 25 years of service (117 in total last year) and 40 years...

This article has been machine translated from German. I meet Ela in Kaiseraugst in Building 257, she wears a black winter dress, looks very elegant and smiles at me from far. I’m already wearing my cycling cloth, so we can get most out of the time, before I have to...

for the election of site representatives for the Basel, Kaiseraugst, Roche Diagnostics, Roche Pharma Switzerland, Roche Glycart and the election of a retiree representative Site representatives for BASEL Authorised voters: 5931 Votes received:  948 of which empty or invalid: 78 Elected are: Alf Willmann 544 Jenny Worgull 433 Stefan Fritschi...

Unfortunately, CSS has informed us that the current discounts for AVR members will be adjusted from 01.01.2025. Instead of 10% discount, there will only be an 8% discount on “myFlex” outpatient insurance and a 6% discounton “myFlex” hospital insurance. This change also applies to existing policies. The AVR very much...

The Role of the AVR in Transformations Have you ever wondered what happens during Reorganisations and Transformations and how the AVR is involved? Don’t miss the dialog moderated by Loredana Dattilo, with Tim Edwards, Domain Lead for Enterprise Platforms in Informatics, and Robert Gray, president of AVR, reflecting on the...

As part of the Bike to Work challenge, in May and June, 969 participants defied the weather and cycled an impressive 349,406 kilometers, which corresponds to 50,314 kg of CO2 saved, thanks to the support of the Site Mobility Team and the Roche Employees’ Association (AVR). The top 3 teams...

The AVR has negotiated a new deal with selected TopPharm pharmacies Bäumlihof, Zollweiden and Bad Bahnhof. Roche employees (irrespective of which site they are located at) will, upon presenting their Roche badge, receive a 20% discount on the entire product range (excluding prescription medicines). There will also be a discount...