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Quiet, scared, resentful, paranoid, good, hardworking people

Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Cisco for 4 years
September 5, 2013
San Jose, California
3.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Steady work, if you can get it. There are a lot of good people and good workers there.

Cons

Morale is bad. So many layoffs.

Contractors treated poorly in some groups.

Layoffs have created holes in the organization, making you wonder what's falling through the cracks. Contracts end sooner than expected.

They have a huge world presence, but they can't seem to prevent layoffs after layoffs.

There is a money leakage somewhere; perhaps the markets are saturated?

Advice to Management

Eliminate losing product lines and focus on money makers.

Get into the commercial sector.

Continue aggressive marketing.

Treat employees like humans on a daily basis.

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