https://finance.yahoo.com/news/california-accuses-cisco-job-discrimination-013226991.html OAKLAND, Calif. (Reuters) - California regulators sued Cisco Systems Inc on Tuesday, accusing it of discriminating against an Indian-American employee and... — read more 

I’ve heard a rumour that there is a voluntary retirement program is being considered again, similar to 2011..... with an age+years of service eligibility requirement. Anyone else hearing this?

Many of the designers are about to be riffed as failed leadership has led to the dismantling of the once hyped UX organization.

Cameo global just laid off a bunch of contractors, All of Cameo Global to replace them with cheaper Cognizant contractors

I usually don’t post here, however this directly impacts me so i wanted to share. Layoffs prior to reorg is going to occur. All sites.

Yesterday, we received an email from the data center V.P, saying that he is requesting everyone to use their personal PTO days from 6th -11th July. This is so that we “enjoy” the summer and take a break. What does this mean? Does it mean like a... — read more 

I saw that email about the check-in comments that "did not reflect CX Centers culture or values." Does anyone know what these comments were? It's hard to have an opinion on it without any details.

Is that good pay here in south Cal? Was promised grade bump every yr.

They are seducing ya speak ya mind and fire ya

Applied for a SW Engineer last month.Their recruiter contacted this week, hiring has slowed because of Covid.Is their product still competitive with New Relic and Datadog? Is this still an exciting place to work? Do they pay market rate? There have... — read more 

anyone know what is Cisco salary range for Grande 11 (MRR1/2) in GERMANY??

How’s the outlook at Meraki during the pandemic?

What is their role with Cisco?

https://www.businessinsider.com/cisco-giving-its-75000-employees-the-day-off-on-friday-2020-5

Is there any chance, I can get my mid-year bonus since I left Cisco just 3 days before the Q2 FY20 earning date which is Feb 14th 2020? HR says my eligibility to get mid-year bonus is only if I am employed on the day of earning not just employed... — read more 

A quote taken from today's yahoo news on Cisco earnings - "Cisco CEO Tells Staff Jobs Are Safe, Urges Others to Avoid Cuts". But what about employees who have been affected by end of February this year layoff ?

What is the inside scoop on promotions below G12? How does one get promoted?

Our group in CX is 22 Red Badges and 4 Blue badges. All the red badges were called onto a Webex about 3 weeks back and told the groups numbers are down 60%. If on conclusion of your current project there is no new project to start, you have to either... — read more 

IT has another metric and that's how long it takes to deliver projects. As they continue to reduce headcount, it takes longer & longer to get work done. While contractors can be smart people with good skills, it takes time to learn how to get things... — read more 

https://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/news/2020/05/04/nutanix-furloughs-ntnx-covid-19.html

the new IT leaders are all about cost cutting and morale in IT is at an all time low. these 'leaders' have now released their formal cost cutting plans called pathways. one pathway is special, its called workforce transformation. this pathway is... — read more 

I understand that promotions are hard at Cisco. I understand that the current situation is not the best time either. But, in the interest of career development, how do I get promoted from NCE level to Tech - lead position? I am here in the midwest... — read more 

If anyone is interested, we have remote positions available for those with PMP CISSP or CISM. Must be cleared or clearable. recruiting@usinfotech.com

I guess it was predictable that they couldn’t pass up this opportunity to shift more to WFH and cut real estate.

Is this true?

After the pay cut, I wouldn't be surprised if layoffs followed.

Is it true that Cisco is preparing its LOB even the coveted old accounts for a MASSiVE RIF, especially targeting the Red Badge contractors - not necessarily employees who are Blue Badges? When?

anyone know what they are?

Can someone provide the salary range for solutions architect grade 12 at cisco bay area. Thanks

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/why-this-screenshot-of-cnbcs-mad-money-host-jim-cramer-is-everything-that-is-wrong-with-america-2020-04-12

Daily Roundup: Cisco Vows No Job Cuts -https://www.sdxcentral.com/articles/news/daily-roundup-cisco-vows-no-job-cuts/2020/04/

I’ve seen on LinkedIn that they are donating DX80s to hospitals. It appears to me as if they are just taking used equipment from the offices, disinfecting them, and sending them off. Most other companies are donating money, and DX80s are pretty long... — read more 

Your job is safe.....for the next 90 days. Then it's back to the normal binge (acquire companies) and purge (LR) cycle.

CR - $26 million/year MM - $15 million/year KK - $14 million/year GE - $13 million/year That is $68 million for four completely incompetent employees, while engineers are struggling to receive a 2% raise.

https://layoffs.fyi/tracker

Are we at risk for furlough in continental us area?

I'm seeing an increase in companies reducing the pay of vp and up level employees to help keep employees from getting LRd. Disney was the last I saw. Reduction in pay ranges from 20-30% depending on position. What are the chances Cisco does this? I... — read more 

I left Cisco last year – I'm trying to obtain my last paystub and W2 but don't have access to the internal GTRC / HR Support numbers. Can any other ex-employee point me in the right direction for who I can contact to get these tax... — read more