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      4.1

      82% would recommend to a friend

      (33,587 total reviews)
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      Chuck Robbins

      79% approve of CEO

      67% positive business outlook

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      4.3

      Diversity & inclusion

      4.3

      Work/Life balance

      4.2

      Culture & values

      4.0

      Compensation and benefits

      3.9

      Career opportunities

      3.6

      Senior management

      Cisco has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 33,587 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Cisco employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Tecnologías de la información industry (3.9 stars).

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      34K reviews
      4.0
      Jun 13, 2008

      If you aren't in management, think twice before hiring on at Cisco.

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good pay and nice facilities. The somewhat flexible work hours.

      Cons

      The management mentality that looks only at the bottom line and ignores needs and desires of employees on lower ranks. Variations in policies are widespread from one group and/or business unit to another. Some manager allow total freedom with regard to flextime and working at home while others forbid it for employees in the same job classifications. Employees outside of San Jose get short shrift in many areas including training and continuing education. Travel at company expense is not allowed on an equal/fair basis for all employees.

      2.0
      Jun 13, 2008

      Cisco, Was a great place to work, now just another big company.

      Systems engineer iii
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      - Excellent talent. The people you work with are the best in the business. - The benefits are very good. - You are always challenged. - There is always something to learn.

      Cons

      - Salaries are low for the industry...there is a feeling that you should accept this because you work at Cisco. - It is very hard to get promoted, or get raises. Senior management routinely will stop all raises for years at a time, meaning that the only way to get a raise is by an "equity adjustment". - Teamwork is poor, when you send an email or leave a voicemail, the first thing most people do is look you up in the directory to see your title, if it is not good enough, don't plan on hearing anything back from that person.

      4.0
      Jun 13, 2008

      An ambitious company with its heart in the right place.

      Support
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      An ambitious company with its heart in the right place. Capable of producing incredible technology. Pay and conditions are excellent and you get the sense that you work for a company that is not out to screw its employees. Company has a very high reputation that is, in my opinion, well deserved.

      Cons

      Despite working for a networking company, communication between functions can leave a lot to be desired. Company is known for being inflexible towards its customers. The overall strategy and direction can sometimes come across as being a little vague.

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