Cisco Systems Overview

We develop programs and policies to support our employees’ work-life integration, and provide a stimulating and inclusive work environment to foster their development.

Attracting, Retaining and Engaging the Best and the Brightest

Flexibility and Trust
We are transforming today's workplace and workforce with a culture of flexibility and trust.

Open Employee Communications
We provide open and transparent communications with employees , fostering a timely, two-way flow of information.

Employee Development and Advancement
By enhancing our employees' skill sets, we are able to innovate more successfully.

Inclusion and Diversity
Our commitment to inclusion makes us a better company and a stronger global competitor.

Balancing Life, Promoting Wellness
We offer several programs to promote wellness and help employees achieve life balance.

Who You Are Shapes Who We Are

Cisco employees not only come from different countries, but also have different backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, and abilities. In fact, each of us has our own unique approach on life.

"Our inclusive culture promotes a creative, innovative, and collaborative environment that helps fuel our globalization strategy." 

John Chambers
Chairman and CEO
Cisco

The Cisco Pulse Survey is an annual process targeting all Cisco employees. Consisting of 54 questions, the Pulse Survey focuses on topics that impact employee satisfaction, allowing for baseline comparisons between groups and years. Approximately 20 questions are drawn from an IT Survey Group consortium database, providing external benchmarking. All managers with at least five responses in their organizations receive results reports. In addition, the Diversity & Inclusion Council reviews results and follows up as needed.

In 2008, 73% of employees responded to the Pulse Survey. Favorable responses increased over 2007 and 2006 in all categories.

The Pulse Survey has emphasized employee satisfaction through 2008. Starting in 2009, the survey will focus on employee engagement.

Join Cisco and immediately contribute to how we innovate, sell, and support the solutions that are shaping the future – a future of experiences delivered over the Internet. We offer a unique set of programs and opportunities for recent college and university graduates, as well as those looking to gain valuable real-world experience as an Intern or Co-op while attending school.