http://www.cnbc.com/2016/08/17/cisco-systems-to-lay-off-about-14000-employees-report.html

I was once a Cisco employee who carried out quite a few redundancies. Eventually, I left because of this cold, uncaring approach to loyal employees. The process of reading a script to a loyal employee is incredibly degrading for both parties. Maybe... — read more 

7-9% is the number. Company wide but some units might be affected more than the other. 20% is just not feasible. .. it will kill some groups in services, sales, cloud businesses.

http://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/cisco-systems-to-lay-off-about-14000-employees-report/53733449?action=profile_completion&utm_source=Mailer&utm_medium=ET_batch&utm_campaign=ettelecom_news_2016-08-17

Is this a reliable source?

While these companies has billions in cash pile why they have to layoff people who helped to take Cisco there? Also whoever survive now has to work like donkey to carry abondon baggage of others.

As someone who is currently wrapping up an internship this whole layoff situation is terrifying

I was ask to come to san jose campus this week to finish scrum because our project is getting shut down. My team is nervous and hear rumour that chuck or kelly will announce all LR names over loud speaker to the campus on thursday before afternoon... — read more 

14,308 total jobs will be cut: 7642 in SJ 5771 in RTP 895 in other locations Majority of the cuts will be for those reporting to Guillermo Diaz. I started dropping hints to my employees last month but unfortunately in won't be able to let them go... — read more 

I remember years ago Chambers took the whole executive team fishing during layoff week in order to protect the team from anyone who decided to go postal. Anyone been invited fishing with Chuck ? :-)

The list has been finalised, and the Cisco Dubai office will be firing 60 people. That is about 20% of the current workforce. Previously, the severance package has been 5 months salary (including allowances) and one month notice period, in which you... — read more 

New grad here. Masters degree from an American university. I am a U.S. citizen. I started my professional career as a software engineer last year. Reading all the threads/posts here from various experienced engineers from various tech companies, I am... — read more 

I was so proud to get a job a Cisco. I went through 9 interviews... 5 of them in conference rooms with whiteboards and multiple CCIEs testing my knowledge. I've been here 10 years.. and while on the outside I've been very proud of working for Cisco... — read more 

Massive Layoffs, at least 14.000 workers. Cisco is a shame!!! If your are not lay off consider leave this company immediately. Leaderships are crooks, including Chuck and his master, John Teflon Chambers... — read more 

People can stay till September 18th (1 month). The package is 1 month (till Sep 18th) + 1 more month as in-lieu pay + 3 months (for signing no-lawsuit crap) + 1 week for every year above 10 years + 5 months Cobra lumpsum payment. Three managers who... — read more 

Why is Brad silent this time around about Cisco layoffs? He typically has it all figured out well ahead of everyone else. This time, not a peep...

I'm hearing that this time it's going to be focused on higher grades only. What I heard is that whole concept of senior technical leadership (PEs and Fellows) is revamped, and leadership roles are now being closer tied to respective BUs (and realized... — read more 

If you do get laid off, just remember it's all politics and all subjective. I had an "X" performance review for years in a row, then after a restructuring started to get "Strong" performance reviews even though I asked for and took in more and did... — read more 

??

Cisco earnings: Summer layoffs to return? http://www.marketwatch.com/News/Story/Story.aspx?guid=2D8B4E28-6335-11E6-8BC1-2FDC5DAE47E3&siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo

What numbers have you heard?

On cec, there is inspiration articles on retraining engineer for digital era. Perhaps those impacted can start looking into this new areas to work. It is new high growth!

The good Humans (smart, ethical, hard working) will flee. Not right away because that would be irresponsible and they are responsible, loyal people. They have sensed that the cisco brand is tarnishing. The "best place to work" moniker is marketing... — read more 

It's embarrassing to read some of these posts insulting others, writing styles, etc. I get it that people are stressed and worried but at the very least be kind and acknowledge that people all around the world are going through the same process. We... — read more 

One overlooked benefit of the LR will be cleaner and safer company kitchens. Currently, we have too many Tupperware containers in our refrigerators festooned with toxic foul food of questionable origin. I shudder every time I have to go near the... — read more 

Today we hear the facts that our big team will be LR because the Sr. executive managers want to cut cost because they think service providers don't like our platforms. I think this is a big lie from our supervisor who is to lazy to explain the truth... — read more 

Bros, install a voice recorder app on your smart phone and test it before the 1:1 discussion.

I was laid off last year. Its stressful but I found a job before my package ran out. I have better compensation now than when I was with Cisco but I do have to work much harder and longer. I still know managers socially so they share things with me... — read more 

I got a surprising 1on1 discussion on career goals with manager. He gave several hints to me to start lookingaround. I appreciate him for his nice gesture to give me hints 3-4 days ahead of time. anyone else got a career discsussion 1on1 yet ?

That's my understanding, so having a 1:1 will not indicate if you are being LR-ed - check with your peers if you've got an invite - this may be just a discussion where the manager will spend time to reassure you that you are a valuable part of the... — read more 

Seems like this is all just a big rick roll

Is there any warning to those who were getting laid off or was it a complete surprise shock? Do they give you any explanation? With layoffs supposedly coming around the corner, just curious if I should start packing my cube early. Any input would be... — read more 

I believe it's a short call (15 mins) outlining your package and general information on the next steps. You have 30 days to find another job within Cisco - if that is what your intention is and if you can get an offer which you accept within 45 days... — read more