I've never worked anywhere where directors and above refer to themselves as "leadership." It's as if they've created their own little caste system. And nothing is ever accomplished because it's always a "journey." It would be nice for leadership to... — read more 

Regarding the package… Someone in another thread commented negatively about people who were wondering what the package is. But I believe that Cisco has created a culture where wanting to understand the package is a foregone conclusion because of the... — read more 

Cisco is responsible for creating the toxic environment where people wonder what the package is going to be. What else are they left to wonder about? Cisco has decided that it is ok to run a business that purchases companies and then executes a major... — read more 

Heard from an SVP that this will be announced in the next two weeks. Probably so you're gone before GSX. Seems to be a regular annual occurrence now, but 20% is a large cut.

Expect to see sales layoffs as Cisco sales goes through reorganization. All levels to be affected. Sales growth projections are coming up short. Will cuts come before GSX?

Been hearing quite a bit of scuttlebutt about what's happening with red badges, some contradictory. Who has the real scoop?

If you're a red badge you better get blue before October 2016 OR be affiliated with these three companies (all others are out since it's not "streamlined" to deal with multiple different vendors...) Infosys DeDux Software Services (India & Cupertino)... — read more 

Cisco selected 3 contract companies for managed services and all red badges were moved into those managed services companies if possible. If not they are gone. Model is to have just a few FTE and many in managed services. Long term goal is that... — read more 

Or has already laid off according to latest WARN report: http://www.edd.ca.gov/jobs_and_training/warn/WARN-Report-for-7-1-2015-to-05-10-2016.pdf

Early retirement to be offered next week?

Anyone has more info on this? Please comment.

There are so many IT layoff this year, how are we all going to find another job especially with China now even producing fab chips/asics. I know everyone thinks India/Indian's are a big threat and taking over our jobs. Yes, I agree to some point but... — read more 

COnfirmation they're coming within 3 months indefinitely. Company is eating sh-- in the cloud space and cutting some fat very soon. Can't hire H1B ignorants to do what skilled workers need to be hired to do.

Former colleagues say new org is a pipe dream, more layoffs are coming, and management is realizing they actually need experienced workers rather and magical millennials aren't going to save them (as they had previously thought).

More to come in April?

I worked at Cisco from 1999 to the end of 2014. I agree that it was an extremely stressful working environment. I survived numerous restructures and layoffs as a manager. The impacts of a globalized workforce collaborating and communicating across... — read more 

I was an FTE for 11 years and survived nine rounds of lay offs. I was laid off then brought back a few months later as a contractor and have been for several years. Now I am trying to find my way back into the FTE status but it is very, very... — read more 

Layoffs at the C follow the criteria below: Age ( 45+ you're in trouble) Race (If you aren't the same race as your manager, have your resume ready) Brown Nosing Proficiency Please note that technical ability or industry talent is missing from this... — read more 

I am a 16 year Cisco veteran and very proud to work for and represent Cisco. I have found nothing but the highest of ethics and integrity with a proud culture of supporting customers success. Not sure what you are referring to on "dire shape". We are... — read more 

What most are not aware of, is CISCO has 70% of its workforce as contractors. The 35000 employees is touts is only FTE staff. In total, head counts is over 100k. They keep billions overseas to avoid taxes and are building a cheap labor empire. They... — read more 

That's the rumor, February 2016 and I think it'll be April, we'll have to wait a bit before things settle down - they pulled whole bunch of job reqs of the site, stopping hiring is the first sign that cuts are coming, not sure when though. KR and MM... — read more 

If you're not in the inner circle, get your CV's ready. I'd heard from a buddy in New York, they canned a TSA or high SE who actually won the Chairman's Club twice, and he was their top producer too. Too bad whoever that dude was, he was the best in... — read more 

Voulchers are circling now... This will be a huge blow and can take us in a very interesting directions... http://www.networkworld.com/article/3027486/leadership-management/evp-patel-out-at-cisco.html

An annual rite is repeating. Good luck to all and do not forget to take your Blood Pressure and Anti-Depressant meds. Cisco is laying off again, but we are all used to it so it will be OK - 2016 will be no different, a few people here, a few people... — read more 

I spent 12 years there - from 1999-2011 when I accepted the early out - a fantastic package. Overall, Cisco took good care of me but it probably took 10 years off of my life. It's the most hectic, high-stress, place to work - bar none. The good ole... — read more 

13 years -sweated through several years of layoffs. Finally, they found the right manager who could fire you with a smile on his face and trying to make you feel sorry for him. It hurt for a while, but, now I have quit one of my bp meds and am off... — read more 

I am older worker (14 years at cisco ) now at a cisco partner with a significant raise. cisco talent hard to find in the work market place. Even for cisco. all the offices i go back into have all new (noob) engineers. open requisitions sit unfilled... — read more 

What is the likelihood of Cisco layoffs in San Jose in 2016? Please let me know if you have any information.

Have they all been laid off?

American business and, possibly, private business everywhere else in the world, has one thing in common with the world's oldest professsion. Both prefer only younger workers. Replacing older workers with younger ones with or without experience (they... — read more 

Large layoff took place the week of August 10th 1 month before RSU vesting on 9/11- Kelly Kramer the CFO didn't want to pay out the vested shares so folks had 2 weeks to find another job before they officially leave the company. BTW - Kelly Kramer... — read more 

Stumbled upon this site searching for a random technical term, weird... Anyhow, overtime Cisco turned out to be 80% Indian, there are both good and bad sides to it. I am a WASP, born and raised in Santa Clara, it's difficult to walk into a 20 people... — read more 

Yearly layoffs help to meet the street numbers since they are not doing it via sales. The company has thousands of incompetent offshore resources / vendors, some moved onshore and yet they still cannot meet a deadline and just spend budget. The... — read more