L’Oréal Breaks the Taboo – Alban’s Story (Share & Care Program)

This video presents Alban, Global Programs Manager at L’Oréal, recounting the sudden disruption caused by a cancer diagnosis at age 35 while in peak physical health. Filmed navigating corporate corridors, contemporary meeting rooms, and vibrant outdoor settings, he details the physical and psychological toll of treatment along with his successful return to work. He illustrates how medical staff, social workers, and the Share & Care framework provide a reassuring safety net for employees.

[Gentle, inspiring instrumental background music begins]

[Visual: Alban walking up a modern glass and steel staircase inside the office building]

Alban (Global Programs Manager): In the morning, I was doing a presentation with my team. The afternoon, I was sick.

[Visual / On-screen graphic & text: Yellow ampersand logo forming "Share & Care"]

[Visual / On-screen text: ALBAN – GLOBAL PROGRAMS MANAGER]

[Visual: Alban sitting on a dark green velvet couch in a quiet library setting, speaking to the camera]

Alban (Global Programs Manager): At that time, I was working for L'Oréal Paris. I was 35 years old, in excellent shape. I was working out. I had never experienced any health issues before.

[Visual: Alban setting up and opening his laptop at a high table overlooking the street]

Alban (Global Programs Manager): The breaking point... the cancer is here. I was operated twice, I've had chemotherapy. It was hard, but finally quite brief, as my return was 9 months later.

[Visual: Alban back on the couch in the library]

Alban (Global Programs Manager): Physically, it's exhausting. Exhausting. On the moral front, it's challenging as well.

[Visual: Alban drinking coffee and having a warm discussion across a table with a colleague]

Alban (Global Programs Manager): But I've had the chance of being well supported on a personal level, which has been a great help and gave me strength.

[Visual: Alban speaking on the couch]

Alban (Global Programs Manager): My partner has played a big role in my healing, and my surroundings in general.

[Visual: Close-up of Alban speaking from behind, facing a colleague]

Alban (Global Programs Manager): You have to hang in there. Because there is life after a cancer diagnosis, at work, and in life in general.

[Visual: Alban standing over a desk, smiling and collaborating with a colleague taking notes]

Alban (Global Programs Manager): When this happened to me, I was accompanied by the occupational physician. When I returned to work, I was very well accompanied. I was also supported by a social worker.

[Visual: Alban on a phone call outdoors, talking and smiling]

Alban (Global Programs Manager): Regarding the Share & Care program, it's a program that can offer reassurance on specific points to a colleague affected by cancer.

[Visual: Alban leaning on an office table, talking attentively with teammates]

Alban (Global Programs Manager): Cancer brings a moment of personal reflection, of evaluation. I refocused on what I fundamentally wanted, and I rebalanced myself. This is what it brought me.

[Visual: Alban working at his computer, looking determined and serene]

Alban (Global Programs Manager): Today I feel great. I am incredibly lucky. I am a father of three children. I have many projects in progress. Everything is fine. Life is beautiful.

[Visual: Alban standing outdoors in the city, looking up and smiling warmly]

Alban (Global Programs Manager): My name is Alban. I have been working at L'Oréal for 23 years in sales positions.

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