Bio-Fit Center
An on-site fitness center with cardiovascular and weight training equipment; a workout studio for aerobics, martial arts, yoga and other classes; and personal training services and showers is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
Employee Assistance Plan
Roche offers our employees three no-cost counseling visits for you or members of your family for personal/family issues.
Employee Activities League (REAL-Roche Employee Activities League)
REAL is run by employees and is open to all Roche personnel. The league covers activities from basketball, bowling, cycling, golf, soccer, tennis and yoga to French and German clubs and many more -- reflecting the work/life balance Roche supports.
Optimal Health Program
To help ensure our employees achieve optimal health, we offer a number of health and wellness services on site.
- CPR/First Aid training
- Emergency care
- Massage therapy
- Occupational medicine clinic
- Personal training
- Weight Management
Employee referral program
The Staffing Department will pay an Employee Referral Award of $1,500.00 (after taxes) to an employee who refers an applicant who is hired for any position residing at the Palo Alto site.
Commuter Checks Program
Employees who commute are eligible for monthly $40 vouchers to cover the cost of commuting by bus or train and may apply for a reduction of taxable income of up to $75 per month to purchase the vouchers.
On-Site Convenience Services:
- Cafeteria with full breakfast and lunch service
- A mobile dental office offering routine dental care for employees on an appointment basis
- ATM
- Bicycle Lockers
- Car Wash & Detailing
- Dry Cleaning
- eWaste Recycling
- Haircuts
- Oil Changes

