Cisco Systems Reviews

Pros

People, Culture, The work we do, the fun we have

Advice to Management

keep up the good work

Pros

Great Leadership and opportunity to work with global peers in various projects.
Socially responsible company.

Advice to Management

A goal of 25% direct reports under the age of 30 and women would be nice to have.

Pros

Working for Cisco has given me the opportunity to grow myself, my career and others. I believe Cisco's most important assets are their people who are great teachers, contributors and challengers and are always looking for ways to innovate. Working for Cisco has also given me great flexibility so that combining a career and family is much more of a balance.

Pros

True working flexibility, the people and benefits really make Cisco a great place to work.

Advice to Management

Keep doing what you are doing!

Pros

There is an inherent trust that everyone will give their best in a flexible working culture. Being accepted for who you are and being encouraged to bring your whole self to work is another plus. Giving back is a huge priority for Cisco and everyone is encouraged to get involved in volunteering which I love!

Pros

Cisco is a progressive and innovative environment to work in. There are opportunities to challenge the status quo and the freedom to make your role the way you want it to be. It is a very supportive environment where employees are looked after. I feel that my skills have grown a lot working here. One of the greatest benefits is the trusted environment which allows flexible working. As a mother of 4, which a 1 year old going back to work full time after maternity leave, this has been a great benefit. Like anything, this is built on trust and high expectations of high quality work being met. It doesn't get boring, there is constant change.

Advice to Management

Nurture the talent and ensure their needs are met, Don't underestimate the impact of constant broad scale change and resulting 'limited restructuring' in morale and teams' willingness to take risks.

Pros

I think most folks know by know that Cisco is a great place to be in regards to workplace flexibility. You can pretty much do your job anywhere in the world where you have a decent internet connection and are willing to be flexible with your working hours.
I'm still at Cisco because the mentorship, support, development and career opportunities have been amazing for me. You have the opportunity to be exposed to different parts of the business, develop a passion for it and gain experience, then find a job with that group.
My interests and experiences have lead to some really great roles at Cisco, not always doing the same thing, and for the most part - the managers are supportive.
As a female, I have rarely if ever encountered a situation where I felt discriminated against. I've had support to work in different countries and been given time for personal development, support to achieve a post-graduate degree or just time off because I needed it.

Advice to Management

Don't make it so hard to do business internally, don't make policies so difficult that people can't get their job done - a healthy balance between legal compliance and supporting the employee is needed.

Pros

Lots of learning opportunities and free CCIE lab and lots smart people.

Advice to Management

Keep the long term goal ...

Pros

Highly intelligent, very skilled individuals. Excellent flexible work practices which allow for a better work-life balance, although not perfect. Great benefits. New business model is moving Cisco in the right direction.

Advice to Management

Provide better career options for higher grade employees.

Pros

Great culture, people & products

Advice to Management

Need to move faster to become a modern software company