I guess it was predictable that they couldn’t pass up this opportunity to shift more to WFH and cut real estate.

Is this true?

After the pay cut, I wouldn't be surprised if layoffs followed.

Is it true that Cisco is preparing its LOB even the coveted old accounts for a MASSiVE RIF, especially targeting the Red Badge contractors - not necessarily employees who are Blue Badges? When?

anyone know what they are?

Can someone provide the salary range for solutions architect grade 12 at cisco bay area. Thanks

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/why-this-screenshot-of-cnbcs-mad-money-host-jim-cramer-is-everything-that-is-wrong-with-america-2020-04-12

Daily Roundup: Cisco Vows No Job Cuts -https://www.sdxcentral.com/articles/news/daily-roundup-cisco-vows-no-job-cuts/2020/04/

I’ve seen on LinkedIn that they are donating DX80s to hospitals. It appears to me as if they are just taking used equipment from the offices, disinfecting them, and sending them off. Most other companies are donating money, and DX80s are pretty long... — read more 

Your job is safe.....for the next 90 days. Then it's back to the normal binge (acquire companies) and purge (LR) cycle.

CR - $26 million/year MM - $15 million/year KK - $14 million/year GE - $13 million/year That is $68 million for four completely incompetent employees, while engineers are struggling to receive a 2% raise.

https://layoffs.fyi/tracker

Are we at risk for furlough in continental us area?

I'm seeing an increase in companies reducing the pay of vp and up level employees to help keep employees from getting LRd. Disney was the last I saw. Reduction in pay ranges from 20-30% depending on position. What are the chances Cisco does this? I... — read more 

I left Cisco last year – I'm trying to obtain my last paystub and W2 but don't have access to the internal GTRC / HR Support numbers. Can any other ex-employee point me in the right direction for who I can contact to get these tax... — read more 

Who wants to risk being laid off? Who wants to live with constant uncertainty and the stress that comes with that? Those with top skills are going to go elsewhere. Expect key people to leave in the following months. Why wait until the hammer falls... — read more 

There is an ice cream truck jingling its tune on my block here in San Jose, and I don't understand how or why or who is this for? Hello???

The job of the new CIO is to cut the IT budget in half and then outsource most of internal IT. They stopped all funding for new projects. They also created organizational chaos and uncertainty with the goal to have the good people leave. In parallel... — read more 

Your Adblocker will K–l your traffic. Enjoy Failure.

Seems like attrition is impacting US VP Sales level, US Director Sales level and US RM Sales level. Did executive RSU levels change? Or were they just tired of laying people off all the time? Why are people leaving now?

My bonus was a lot lower than last year. Even accounting for the 25% part, it was lower. Anyone else know what the deal is?

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/22/cisco-commits-225-million-in-fight-against-coronavirus.html

How long will remote work last before massive layoffs begin at Cisco and at all companies?

Damn, I hate seeing the ads on this site. If I enable ad-blocker on my browser, I get that error message: "We noticed that you are using an ad blocker...". Can't view anything. Tried Chrome/Firefox/Opera browsers. Any workaround to defeat these junk... — read more 

Now watch the bean counters lay off collaboration folks anyway

Lots of open reqs in AppD. Have they embraced distributed? Was there a bloodbath in there recently?

We received list of priorities for this year and the list of non-priorities. Anyone else know what it can mean?

Just curious...

I see a lot of Cisco bashing here. And I agree with some of it. But companies are often trapped in their DNA. And sometimes, as they fight for mid term survival, the worst in the company's DNA comes out, the reptilian instincts take over and it... — read more 

Bay Area 395

[source below] - Along with Cisco’s David Goeckeler leaving the firm, the tech giant revealed a series of executive changes and several reorganized business units as Cisco zeros-in on cloud, applications, and emerging technologies. SOURCE:... — read more 

she must be out the door...what is happening with Cisco Collab? More folks to layoff. https://www.uctoday.com/collaboration/team-collaboration/cisco-loses-two-top-executives/

I just heard that Cisco will shortly be announcing a number of layoffs in response to the Coronvirus situation and the prospect of declining revenues. Anyone know which areas will be targeted ? I am hearing that it will be a lot of people in... — read more 

Can anyone really say CX is not a disaster?

Cisco needs an activist investor that can see through the BS of our crooked exec team. That is the only chance at a true return to innovation.

Is it fair to layoff employees during this Coronavirus crisis?

Watch the trend. A cycle of constantly lowered expectations. The executives that brought point success leave in frustration. Numbers-only Chuck presides over a culture of constant layoffs since he took over. Keeps numbers only culture people... — read more