What's to expect? How are things going to play out?

In our group we are only hiring G8/9. No more senior roles. G12 is the most targeted grade for LRs. G11s can step up to perform G12 duties at the lower compensation.

Plan is already drawn, lists are being prepared and culling will happen in phases so its doesnt create a impression of mass culling. There is complete hiring freeze globally. Cisco will become mean and lean machine, in order to achieve stated... — read more 

Guys, rumour or not - here is the reality. Cisco bought NDS to give them real security offerings and also to give them a nice cash float due to US cash repatriation taxes. To this end they have got what they wanted, and also I bear them no ill will... — read more 

There were three reasons for the downfall of NDS/Cisco SPVSS. Pay-TV landscape change: the income generated by classical broadcast industry started to change with the rising of internet streaming. NDS was not prepared for that enough nor it could... — read more 

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If you have survived the mini-culls throughout the year then you will know its approaching that time of the year again. Big cuts likely coming our way in the next while as the annual Cisco Hunger Games begin in earnest. As ever, people should be... — read more 

So when will we see the needle move? When did Cisco lose its acquisition MOJO? A lot was blamed on RL but he's been gone three years.

Cisco is heading to the vision of reducing head count to 50k blue badges and not sure how many r d badges.

That's the rumor leaking from some HR staff in SJ.

A q4 layoff would be outside the norm for Cisco. How would that impact your comp? If you got LR'd in mid may and were out mid June you only get credit for what you booked. Does your goal get reduced to reflect that? Its a lot easier when they rif you... — read more 

Had a meeting today and the topic of application depenancies came up. I mentioned Tetration and the CTO started laughing out loud ALOT!!! What's happening with it and why are customers not interested or have a reaction like this? Sorry not LR related... — read more 

I left Cisco about a yr ago for a big semi-competitor. We got loads of SE's and sales applicants since xmas, but even more in the last month. We about to offer 2-3 positions to Cisco. Is the place getting worse?

Is there a cooling period?

Anyone knows the price for Amazon Echo Show? Think about it now.... What are your thoughts on the impact that this may have on our conferencing products - telepresence, Expressway, WebEx, Collaboration Meeting Rooms, this looks like a revolution... — read more 

hear there are layoffs coming again at the big Cisco???

A freeze on hiring. This is an especially vivid sign of trouble if already-scheduled job interviews are cancelled and/or job offers already in progress are put on hold. A freeze on spending in general -- even for ordinary items like office supplies... — read more 

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/jobs/nasdaq-looks-at-doubling-headcount-at-new-bengaluru-facility/articleshow/58577362.cms The American bourse Nasdaq today shifted to a bigger facility in Bengaluru and said it is looking to increase... — read more 

Here are the mass layoff figures: 2016 - 5,500 2014 - 6,000 2013 - 4,000 2012 - 1,300 2011 - 6,500 2009 - 1,500 Total ~21,000 LR'd employees Average # of employees - 72,000 Total churn ~30%. Higher if you include smaller layoffs throughout the years... — read more 

https://www.fool.com/investing/2017/05/04/why-cisco-systems-inc-shareholders-have-something.aspx?yptr=yahoo

CNBC Coverage - now, tell me if this makes sense to you guys??? http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=3000616209 Also, here is a Streamable version without ads: https://streamable.com/soa0q I think Buffett should swap from IBM right into Cisco: Trader... — read more 

How these get doled out is absurd. I'm in a BU that is about to be shut down and retention RSUs are being handed out. They're going to people "in the know" like middle managers and Project Managers and such but none of the engineers that are actually... — read more 

The yearly mass culling is about to begin, It is that time of the year to reward mediocrity and demotivate good performers before getting rid of them. Any tips in dealing below scenarios is much appreciated: When the employee is notified by the... — read more 

Up to 32% of FTE and contractors will be cut over a 3 month period.. CSCO wants to slim down. All L2 mgrs and their directors have been instructed to provide an excel spreadsheet of individuals to be cut. Some teams will be completely obliterated. If... — read more 

I am fully expecting to be laid off on the 18th, but I have a job offer already with another company. I know part of the usual package is payment for one month while you are employed but not really employed. Could I tell them I can start first week... — read more 

Pay and bonus range for an Engineer with 10+ years of experience in Cisco India?

We can thank the nepotism world at Cisco for keeping some of those to survive our quarterly LRs. I'm disgusted by those who have ingrained themselves to the detriment of Cisco culture so they can be transitioned to roles where they have no business... — read more 

RowT has put all the Collaboration eggs in the Spark basket. He has gone all in but only holding rubbish cards and it's time somebody removed him from the table before the damage is irreparable. I thought he had the perfect out when he was handed the... — read more 

GSP and overlays got hit hard last August. Sad thing is: most of the good, flexible talent was in overlays....these were the people that knew multiple technologies and could fix broken depts/solutions. Now most of them are gone to competitors.

Hi, curious to know what happen to RSUs if you are LRd or leave the company. RSUs seem to dried out. Not received any so far.

Rumor is layoffs in May. Dedicoat has to cut 500M in opex. Anyone else heard that?

A question regarding RSU Grants: Does anyone know if the RSU grant will happen this fall after the LR takes place? I am really not sure if this is the right place for asking, but I have nowhere else to go. Also, do we know if we get more now there be... — read more 

Chambers at CBNC http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/video=3000613738

Anybody actually seen a customer use one or if WPR will be installing them in the buildings? Or are they just for show in the EBC or offices of SVP and higher?

The two biggest markets in IT today, IoT and Cloud and we still don't have a clear strategy. Maybe we should hire some more overpaid and underqualified CTOs to not come up with ideas.

What is pay range for a 10+ experience on grade 10 cisco in SF area?

When is the next round? September-November or even sooner?

I want out!

Cisco's current and future failings comes down to some basic psychology. When it comes to careers people aren't programmed to think beyond their retirement, for obvious reasons. If a persons job is expendable then their focus is shorter term. In most... — read more