Cisco Systems – “Cisco, very top heavy”

Pros

Financially stable company. For the most part work environment is flexible. CEO is dynamic. 4 weeks vacation is great. Well run company.

Cons

Too much bureaucracy. Very top heavy. Decisions made a lower levels are too mind boggling. Very disjointed. Not easy to transfer jobs. Internal jobs are posted even though hiring decisions are already made.

Advice to Senior Management

Don't forget the employees. Get rid of middle management and layers. There are too many directors without any reports, Don't get cheap by cutting down on beverages. It actually costs the company since people leave campus for lunch instead of spending 10 mins at desk with their choice beverage.