A fair and open culture and flexible working practices make pharmaceutical giant Roche a great place to work.

"True inclusion at Roche really is our priority. We are on a journey together, learning and growing every single day. Our efforts support the growth of our internal culture, but also are crucial to influencing the systemic changes needed within the healthcare industry," it says.

Its approach is underpinned by a belief that all individuals should be treated fairly and have access to equal opportunities. It celebrates diversity, promotes inclusion, removes barriers and ensures equal opportunities for all of its team members.

The multinational drugs company, which employs more than 2,000 people in the UK, has its headquarters in Welwyn Garden City, in Hertfordshire, and a second site in Burgess Hill, West Sussex.

It operates a "location-agnostic" policy, which means staff can work from anywhere, whether that's at home, a co-working space or on site. It is a Disability Confident employer and offers equal maternity and shared parental leave of 75% pay for a year. Maternity mentors support mothers who return to work.

The organisation has a menopause policy that provides support and additional paid leave, as well as an extensive compassionate-leave initiative that covers an array of circumstances, including fertility treatment, bereavement and domestic abuse. Its carers' leave provision offers additional paid leave.

In pursuit of a collaborative environment that empowers and inspires colleagues, Roche has also moved away from the traditional hierarchical style of management.