Cisco

Opportunities to work on new technologies, a good tech training program, and good benefits.

Too many layoffs in a short period of time.

Too frequent change of project directions.

Lack of in-house research and innovation; reliance on acquisition to get into new fields. However, merging these companies is often unsuccessful.

Lack of cultural diversification, as most employees originally come from one country.

Hire talent from all over the world, instead of only hiring people from one country. Hire some senior engineers instead of only junior engineers. Build a culture of encouraging in-house innovation.