Will there be any more layoffs this week to continue on what was started last week? Or was that it?

LR people, post jobs, claim internal applicants un/overqualified, hire H1-b.

Posted in another thread, but I think everybody should read it. I hope @Uyf68Uo-2emx does not mind me reposting it. No, none of those roles are reserved for H1Bs. PS: I have an opening in my team that we internally to US employee groups (dev... — read more 

Is it true that the number of Scrum masters per BU is getting reduced by 40% by end of Dec-2018 ?

Not sure what my prospects are at this new company, does anyone think Lawrenceville will survive for 1 more year? Or is it better to find another job now

I was approached for the same contract position by 3 different partners. One was offering 85, other was offering 114 and the third one was offering 108 per hour. I was not interested at that moment but would like to know how to work and get the best... — read more 

Trying to find another job inside Cisco. Can HR rep for the hiring team see my salary?

Is that any layoffs news in San Jose.

The problem with the whole LR system is, at one time there was bottom 5% and Performance Improvement Plan (PIP). It wasn't perfect, but more skewed towards leaning to thinning the weaker members of the herd. The LR system now is roulette, you draw a... — read more 

Hear lot of news of layoff ... Is this one is India or usa layoff.

I heard yesterday there was quite a big meeting regarding details of the divestiture to Permira. Anyone knows the outcome ? Contractors are kept out of the loop for as long as they can ... not sure why though.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/patrickmoorhead/2018/08/08/ciscos-people-deal-exemplifies-its-cutting-edge-commitment-to-employees/#7172b4cd7ff7

Is it true there'll be more layoffs today?

What's going on with the mass exodus in collab?

My girlfriend got laid off after 4 years today. Said 3 people on her team were affected. She works in HR.

Many teams have got notice to leave by September/October time. Plan is to acquire many more businesses keeping 2021 in view as existing businesses many not sustain revenues. SJ and RTP are most impacted. Bangalore is negligible. My team in enterprise... — read more 

On thursday (Aug 9), there is an announcement of hike given to Bangalore employees. It is 5% to 15% on average. Also some more hirings are being done here to offset SJ and RTP layoffs. All is good. Many Grade 10 and 11 will be promoted to 12. Already... — read more 

It has just happened. Today my manager had one-on-one and told that my contract is not getting renewed for this quarter due to budget cuts. This is in SP group. Looks like lots of cuts are expected across the board. Time has come and its real !!

I've been with Cisco for more than 5 years as a contractor and renew quarterly by SOW, but sadly just told that my status has changed to temp worker, and I can only work up to a year, then must leave. Anyone has a similar experience?

Simeone told me 6 Aug may be layoff announcement. Is that true.

Specific orgs? Grade levels? Types of people?

A major customer renewed their contract for nearly 1 billion euro. Five year term.

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People, Cisco is NOT a great place to work. I worked there almost 20 years and my LR came in 2016 - when I was at 150% of plan. And I was considered a high-performer and was in the "diversity area" in my field. This is all a numbers game - Cisco DOES... — read more 

There is no value of talent in Cisco anymore. These rumours of layoffs are reality now. Better work in other companies or even startups instead of mentally torturing and blaming yourself. Many of the colleagues are having mental breakdown in Cisco.

Im not there anymore (was gifted in the big round in 2016 with my entire team, which they later decided to rebuild because they figured out after what value we really brought...logic?). That said I was there this week visiting a former colleague and... — read more 

What is the midpoint or base salary range ion San Jose for Grade 11 and Grade 12 in Cisco TAC, Advanced Services or BU ?

What is the midpoint or base salary range for Grade 11 and Grade 12 in Cisco TAC, Advanced Services or BU ?

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Got the dreaded 15 minute 1:1 invitation along with 7 of my reports. RSU will only be paid out if you sign the waiver.

Without Rhyme or Reason, and getting rid of highly productive people using the good ole age and tenure regime.

Service sellers are getting a haircut starting today. More coming for CX (old AS).

Is anyone paying for SPVSS developed products, or is all the revenue coming in from services integration work? Will it book any revenue in the future? Not sure what kind of prospects P sees here, is it just maintaining old school STB that have been... — read more 

Director and VP level changes will take effect immediately, followed by senior management in Q2 FY19 and grade 8 thru 11 individual contributors in FY20

Does anybody have rough idea of max base pay for G11 in GSSO U.K location. I am not sure how much to ask or expect.

There is a big Cisco public announcement coming on Thursday. Heard it will be offset by layoffs in India group that is not doing as well.

Any news ?

There is restructuring in Security BU (email security, Fire Power and Policy) departments. One Director has been changed to Principal Engineer and lot of team has been deleted. This is the same division, where last year a Sr. Director was removed.