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Cisco is going through a major transition. This could make or break it

Software Engineer IV
Former Employee
Worked at Cisco for 20 years
October 31, 2014
San Jose, California
3.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Good flexibility and decent benefits.

Good opportunities to transition between different groups to develop breadth of knowledge.

Cons

Cisco has been trying to restructure, and layoffs have been common over the last several years. Many employees doubt the leadership team's capability to transition Cisco. Empire building and politics have become commonplace. Top talent has been consistently leaving Cisco.

Advice to Management

The stack ranking encourages more politics and unhealthy competition among employees, at the expense of healthy co-ordination.

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