#WeAreCisco, where each person is unique. We bring our talents to work as a team each day, helping power an inclusive future for all. Here's how we do it.

At Cisco, we embody transformation and help our customers excel in their digital worlds. Some may think we're "old" (36+ years strong!) and only about hardware, but we're also a software company, a security company, a blockchain company, and an AI/Machine Learning company. We even invented an intuitive network that adapts, predicts, learns, and protects. Our innovation never stops!

Cisco values the perspectives and skillsets that arise from employees with diverse backgrounds. That's why Cisco is expanding the boundaries of discovering top talent by not only focusing on candidates with college degrees and experience but instead placing more emphasis on unlocking potential.

Cisco didn't just build the Internet. We keep building it. And while our technology helps connect the unconnected, that's not where our edge comes from. It comes from our people—unique, innovative, and diverse. Be you, with us!

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• India's Best Companies to Work For, Great Place to Work, 2022

• Also ranked India’s Best Companies to Work For Woman, Great Place to Work, 2022

• Best Workplaces in Asia, Great Place to Work, 2022

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As one of the leading forces in connecting the world, we understand our unique opportunity to bring communities together and create meaningful change for everyone, everywhere. That's why connecting starts within Cisco. Over 30,000 Cisconians participate in our Employee Resource Groups, called Inclusive Communities, where we network, learn to be informed allies, and help make a difference.

We are moving to a hybrid world – one that is more flexible, more innovative, and more inclusive. A world that offers employees and teams more autonomy in how and where they do their work, and one that will help us power an inclusive future for all.

So, we are leaving it up to teams themselves to determine how they’ll work best in this new hybrid world. That means no set mandate from the top on the number of days in — or out — of the office.

We value the perspectives and skillsets that arise from employees with diverse backgrounds. That's why Cisco is expanding the boundaries of discovering top talent by not only focusing on candidates with college degrees and experience but instead placing more emphasis on unlocking potential.

Cisco knows that well-being is at the core of a healthy, successful culture. When we are well—physically, mentally, and socially—we can give and be our best, both at home and at work. Among many other benefits, we offer:

• Your birthday off – on Cisco!

• Day for Me – 1 paid day off per quarter for employees to unplug and reconnect with life outside of work. This day is given in addition to PTO.

• Critical Time Off (CTO) – Gives you paid days off without tapping into PTO to deal with unexpected life events.

• Time2Give – Up to 10 paid days off to volunteer.

  Employee assistance program (EAP) – up to 10 free sessions for employees and family members to help through transitions, work-related stress, and other personal challenges.

  In addition to EAP, we have personal health coaching promoting well-being, known as the Cisco Pavelka initiative.

Cisco, we intentionally cultivate an inclusive and diverse work environment where employees can thrive and innovate, and Cisco can win.

• Our Executive Leadership Team is 42% women. From fiscal year 2020 to 2021, our representation of women grew from 27% to 28% in our global workforce.

• We expanded our pay parity program in 2021 beyond base salary to include additional forms of compensation fairness such as promotion, bonus, and stock decisions made in our reward programs.

• Cisco has reached 17.5 million students globally through Cisco Networking Academy since 1997. CNA is one of the world’s longest-running IT skills-to-jobs education programs.

• Cisco achieved a 60% increase in representation of all employees who self-identify as African American/Black (AA/B) from entry level through manager (Fiscal Year 20 base year)

• DARE – A program that aims to develop world-class, next-generation women leaders who are authentic to themselves and armed with the skills needed to excel in their current roles.

• JUMP – A global, nominations-based, and multi-phased women's leadership program. It is designed to equip women who are already proven leaders at Cisco with the knowledge and skills needed to have greater impact and broader influence within their organizations.

• The Multiplier Effect Pledge – An initiative in which leaders pledge to sponsor one extraordinary person different from them. 100% of Cisco’s VPs and SVPs have taken the pledge.

• Proximity Initiative – Leaders have one-on-one meetings with team members who are different from them with the intent to understand their unique experiences, challenges, and successes. More than 1000 proximity meetings were held in fiscal year 2021

• Next Generation Leader (NGL) and Next Generation Leaders Early in Career (NGLE) – Managers and employees embark on a 6-month journey to embrace differences, unlock talent, and foster disruptive thinking with the goal of closing gaps in the retention and promotion of our diverse populations.

• Paid Time-Off and Flexible Work Options –
  “Maintain a perfect Work Life balance” As an employee, you get 13 company designated public holidays, 18 days of privilege leave and 12 days of sick leave, every year. We also celebrate moments that matter to you by providing 5 days of wedding leave and a gift day from Cisco on your birthday. Our flexible work practices help you maintain a balance between your personal and professional needs.

• Critical Time Off – Be Where You are Needed
  Life happens. And when it does, we want you to be able to do what you need to do without worrying about your vacation or Paid Time Off balance. Our Critical Time Off program offers paid time away if you’re faced with an emergency or if you need to care for a loved one.

• Welcoming a Child - Paid Time Away for New Parents
  As a birth mother, you will receive 26 weeks and as a non-birth parent you are entitled for 13 weeks of paid leave. If you are a supporting caregiver, you will receive 4 weeks of paternity leave. Employees welcoming a grandchild get 3 days paid off too!

• Time2Give – Paid Days to Follow your Heart
  If you love giving back, you’ll fit right in at Cisco. We care about our communities, the world, and each other. Each year, you can take extra days off to help a cause that matters to you—whether it’s a non-profit, charitable organization, or school.

• Medical Benefits – We care for your Health
  Cisco offers comprehensive Medical, Life and Accident Insurance Benefits to cover the medical and financial needs of your family. Our Medical Insurance and Health Check- Up plan covers you and your family members including your Parents/Parents in laws. Also you claim your medical related expenses through Our OPD Medical benefit.

• Life Connection Health Center – Access to Health Care Service
  Cisco Bangalore campus has an on-site Health Centre (LCHC) that offers a wide range of healthcare services and access to medical experts. In this new age of hybrid working, employees can also opt for Virtual Tele-Consultation to address their health concerns at the comfort of their homes

• Rethink Help Your Child Thrive
  Every parent’s journey is unique and has its challenges.
  If you’re the parent of a child with a learning, social, or behavioral challenge, or a developmental disability such as autism, Down syndrome, ADHD, or other diagnosis, you may need a little extra help. Rethink provides evidence-based solutions, best-practice tools, and seven hours per child of one-on-one phone or video support for parents with a behavior specialist.

• WellBeing Programs – Your WellBeing Comes First
  At Cisco, we are passionate about supporting your wellbeing—to enable you to be your best, for you, your family, your work, and community. We offer powerful solutions and programs that support your physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing at every stage of life, so you can focus on living a life full of balance and resilience, and with support to face life’s challenges.