Who wants to risk being laid off? Who wants to live with constant uncertainty and the stress that comes with that? Those with top skills are going to go elsewhere. Expect key people to leave in the following months. Why wait until the hammer falls... — read more 

There is an ice cream truck jingling its tune on my block here in San Jose, and I don't understand how or why or who is this for? Hello???

The job of the new CIO is to cut the IT budget in half and then outsource most of internal IT. They stopped all funding for new projects. They also created organizational chaos and uncertainty with the goal to have the good people leave. In parallel... — read more 

Your Adblocker will K–l your traffic. Enjoy Failure.

Seems like attrition is impacting US VP Sales level, US Director Sales level and US RM Sales level. Did executive RSU levels change? Or were they just tired of laying people off all the time? Why are people leaving now?

My bonus was a lot lower than last year. Even accounting for the 25% part, it was lower. Anyone else know what the deal is?

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/22/cisco-commits-225-million-in-fight-against-coronavirus.html

How long will remote work last before massive layoffs begin at Cisco and at all companies?

Damn, I hate seeing the ads on this site. If I enable ad-blocker on my browser, I get that error message: "We noticed that you are using an ad blocker...". Can't view anything. Tried Chrome/Firefox/Opera browsers. Any workaround to defeat these junk... — read more 

Now watch the bean counters lay off collaboration folks anyway

Lots of open reqs in AppD. Have they embraced distributed? Was there a bloodbath in there recently?

We received list of priorities for this year and the list of non-priorities. Anyone else know what it can mean?

Just curious...

I see a lot of Cisco bashing here. And I agree with some of it. But companies are often trapped in their DNA. And sometimes, as they fight for mid term survival, the worst in the company's DNA comes out, the reptilian instincts take over and it... — read more 

Bay Area 395

[source below] - Along with Cisco’s David Goeckeler leaving the firm, the tech giant revealed a series of executive changes and several reorganized business units as Cisco zeros-in on cloud, applications, and emerging technologies. SOURCE:... — read more 

she must be out the door...what is happening with Cisco Collab? More folks to layoff. https://www.uctoday.com/collaboration/team-collaboration/cisco-loses-two-top-executives/

I just heard that Cisco will shortly be announcing a number of layoffs in response to the Coronvirus situation and the prospect of declining revenues. Anyone know which areas will be targeted ? I am hearing that it will be a lot of people in... — read more 

Can anyone really say CX is not a disaster?

Cisco needs an activist investor that can see through the BS of our crooked exec team. That is the only chance at a true return to innovation.

Is it fair to layoff employees during this Coronavirus crisis?

Watch the trend. A cycle of constantly lowered expectations. The executives that brought point success leave in frustration. Numbers-only Chuck presides over a culture of constant layoffs since he took over. Keeps numbers only culture people... — read more 

SD-WAN is growing and is doing well in the SP segment. I know I work in that area and I have seen our numbers. Our numbers were raised dramatically and we are k–ling it. No not drinking the Koolaid just putting to rest the above comment... — read more 

Abandon ship!

Grade 13 and above get a generous severance package plus extra vesting time and a longer period to find another position

What LR? I don't know what you're talking about. Cisco is GREAT! Everything is GREAT! Would you like some Kool Aid?

https://www.techradar.com/news/cisco-offers-free-webex-licenses-to-deal-with-coronavirus

We get 25% and Dell gets 126% ? Time to spruce the resume

Comments??? So many unknowns…

The layoffs are ONLY about hitting a number and nothing more - not this realignment of resources BS. I was hit in late 2014 as part of an 8% company wide LR, I was a top ranked Sr Manager. Prior to that I laid off staff every year to hit the number... — read more 

I'm worried about my dad...

Several have posted about the current severance package, thank you. Am looking for some additional details from anyone who has been–very sadly!!-impacted thus far: 30 days to look for new position within Cisco? What is the payout length? Is it take... — read more 

What is the best and worst organization in Cisco?

December’s ESPP looks very expensive now. Even the CFO sold a lot of stock last week. What’s your view? What happens if 10% of the company’s payroll stops buying stock?

started here a few months ago and managment seems pretty clueless. worth it to switch to another org or just leave all together?

If layoffs mean that much to employees at Cisco why don't ya'll ask your leadership team during the beat wtf they do them?

As the layoff wave hit multiple teams this quarter and a confirmed round next quarter (correct, now we have transparency over this subject, we will fire your a— in 2-3 months) have a moment and think about how sh–ty the situation is… Our... — read more 

Here we go. Cisco dropping the ball once again. If the Conora virus is an actual problem, which is dubious, Cisco would be touting remote collaboration solutions. Which something they actually do well due to webex.