
Published: 2023.10.20.
Today, I wish to express my heartfelt gratitude to Roche, my then Roche managers and my team for the unwavering support and understanding extended to me and my family during one of the most challenging times of our lives.
I was on a two-week vacation at Jaipur in my hometown in October of 2018, when my world was turned upside down after my elder daughter, Geetika, met with a traumatic road accident that resulted in multiple head and jaw fractures with injuries sustained in her leg and back. The initial shock and fear was overwhelming, and I was left grappling with a multitude of emotions.
In such a trying time, I was fortunate to have Roche as my employer, not just in name, but also as a compassionate and empathetic organization.
My then manager asked me to put my entire attention on my daughter's treatment and recovery. For me his immediate response to the situation was nothing short of remarkable. The team ensured that my work responsibilities were handled seamlessly, in my absence. With that, I was able to give my daughter and my family full attention.
After a few weeks I felt guilty and with a heavy heart I came up with the decision to resign. However, understanding my situation, my managers advised me to take a three month sabbatical instead. After that three months my daughter was on the fast track to recovery but my family still needed me for her on-going therapy at the neuro center. I was advised to move my people manager role to an individual contributor role with the product engineering team. With this move, I was able to work from home and contribute efficiently to the team.


"In such a trying time, I was fortunate to have Roche as my employer, not just in name, but also as a compassionate and empathetic organization."
Rajender Shekhawat
Sub-Chapter Lead at Roche Information Solutions India
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