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Good Policies, Toxic Culture

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Cisco for less than 1 year
July 12, 2025
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Policies on paper are good.

Cons

The management is old-fashioned, with limited scope for innovation in the team. If anyone talks about innovation, they are targeted, put on a PIP, or fired. The new managers are ruining the culture. It's a bunch of oldies feeding their egos. Layoffs every 6 months will give you mental health issues.

Advice to Management

Look for talent and skill, not who listens to you the most.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
4.0
Culture and Values
4.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
3.0
Career Opportunities
2.0
Compensation and Benefits
3.0
Senior Management
3.0

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