When CR justified the layoffs this week he used the same words he used 6 years ago when he said we had to pivot to become a SW company. Will we adopt any lessons learned from that effort? The way I see it, there was no real plan how to get there... — read more 

Anyone looking for work or hoping they dont get LR’d during this absolute dumspter fire of a situation should just initiate a slow down. Not a strike, don’t unionize, just do the absolute bare minimum at the slowest pace possible. Don’t go out of... — read more 

The campus will be closed and sold in November 2024.

Anyone LR'd in Japan? TAC Japan? If so how many?

Why the layoff? well, it's complicated. The Innovator's Dilemma, popularized by Clayton Christensen, describes the challenge faced by companies like Cisco when they have to decide whether to invest in disruptive technologies that could cannibalize... — read more 

Since this Riff was not well thought out, let me help out ... Offer a GENEROUS Early Retirement package (yes, we gave you our best, sacrificed a lot) and you'll easily fill up half of the necessary head count to reach the required 7%. Really and... — read more 

I have an upcoming medical LOA. What happens if I’m LRd during that time?

Is this financial engineering at a high level to please the market, or is there something underlying here? Analysts are posting positive news. Somewhat confusing...

https://www.aol.com/news/cisco-says-third-recent-round-214347364.html On Wednesday, Cisco announced it will lay off around 7% of its global workforce in a move that will impact several thousand employees. The number of affected workers in the... — read more 

I’m really hoping what seems like crazy delays and unorganized planning is because much more time is needed to map people once VP levels are gone. I’m specifically talking about collab sales, PM and sales engineering (I would have included G2 in that... — read more 

Anyone found work somewhere else?

Please pist if you are aware of the notification s? Post only if you have some source, not just stories

I have been LR‘ed within the last 12 month. You will lose access to most of the tools within 24 hours (and as well building) - except Webex, E-Mail, Workday and Stock-Account. Manager asks you to put an OoO mailer. After that call/meeting with your... — read more 

Some useful info if you get LR-ed I was affected July last year, some info which I think is useful: It’s not end of the world. They give you 3 months of having to do nothing while still covered by benefits and payroll. You can do a lot in 3 months... — read more 

In February, most U.S. employees were notified Thursday (day after earnings). There was a leader check-in that same week (I think Friday), and there was a Cisco Beat scheduled the following week (sometime between Monday-Wednesday). I reposted this as... — read more 

OK, that's appreciated

If sr mgt is impacted that could mean shifting and shuffling direct reports which can take time.

Sounds like Splunk notifications went out (and will continue to go out over the coming months). I dont know of any Cisco notifications. Maybe they will follow suit with that "coming months" timeline?

Imagine being told that perhaps you and 6,000 of your 85,000 colleagues will be laid off. Then imagine hearing that you will know if you are on the chopping block "at any point between now, August, and October 15th ? Would you consider an employer... — read more 

that would allow as many of us as possible to find new roles within Cisco or somewhere else? Calculated move or coincidence?

When I got let go back in Feb '24 it was amazing how fast my direct teammates and close work colleagues completely ghosted me. They took the glad it's you not me approach. Thankfully I ended up getting a job a few months later. How? Via tiktok... — read more 

So....for those of you who own a house with a mortgage do you feel like a fu--ing id--t now for buying a house? Never understood why people buy working at Cisco when you know the company is notorious for layoffs. Not looking to debate renting vs... — read more 

Per Gary on the Splunk Town Hall. Splunk employees not excluded from this round of layoffs. US employees will be told sometime between now and the end of October. Those outside of the US may not be advised until November or later.

You have the power …

Had a call today with my Senior Director - good guy. The LR came up, of course. Middle of the call he said “And what su-ks the most is that impacted people won’t find out for another month” After a three seconds pause he added “I was made to sign and... — read more 

Way to go. This LR already looks more badly managed than others, and that’s actually a feat.

Prompt: What is the best way to layoff 7% of an company's workforce? Laying off employees is always a difficult and sensitive process. Here’s a general approach that aims to minimize the negative impact on both the affected individuals and the... — read more 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8v3TRgNtgM - In this interview, Chuck Robbins, CEO of Cisco, discusses the company's strong quarterly performance and future outlook. Robbins expresses optimism, noting that Cisco has seen a return in demand and... — read more 

Was told by a very reliable VP that the layoffs will not go out to employees affected until mid September. Take that for what it is worth. I do not get why they would not do it now. Ugh!

https://www.cisco.com/c/m/en_us/about/csr/esg-hub/people/benefits.html As fa as I am concerned after yesterday I am working half of what I would normally work. Sorry Cisco but my mental state is not exactly good and I am considering asking for... — read more 

Greetings Cisconians from the Fortifolks How the mighty have fallen? I'm sure many of you are feeling anxious if you want to work somewhere and get revenge join us Nothing feels better than taking Cisco business How the mighty have fallen? — read more 

Just to confirm… the world has been informed that thousands of people are going to be laid off but 24 hours later not one person on the ground in the company has received at minimum an email acknowledging this fact / any indication of when employees... — read more 

Last LR period in my country, it took nearly 2 months from the announcement to notification due to having to do 3 consultations over a month, followed by HR training and then individual consultations - before decisions were finally made. Gutted teams... — read more 

Folks, posting to pass on to others. Several of us here in RTP that had 15-plus years in, did what is called a "72(t)". Basically, say you are at the 50-ish age bracket and get LR'd; and have a decent amount in your 401k. You can start annuitizing... — read more 

I think the best place to work surveys are completely wrong. Anybody who wants to speak negatively about CSCO is afraid those things aren't anonymous so they don't fill them out. People who thinks it's perfect, happily fill it out. Has anyone ever... — read more 

Lots of jobs could have been saved if CEO Chuck and CFO Scott cared about anyone but their paychecks

Looks like there is no decision made yet. My manager also mentioned that there is leadership check-in happening on Friday, so there might be some strategy being done by this weekend. My manager is not happy on how this LR is being done since its... — read more 

heard many rumors about deep cuts in AppD this time. some orgs might be cut up to 50% which sounds crazy. please share if you have heard anything about it and any idea around which teams in AppD are going to be impacted most.