People and Culture

August 25, 2023

PARTNERS/CHANNEL

Celebrating Exceptional Women: Cisco Finalists Shine at Channel Asia Women in ICT Awards 2023

In a world driven by innovation and technology, it’s important to acknowledge the remarkable individuals propelling progress. That’s precisely what the Channel Asia Women in ICT Awards 2023 have done—illuminating outstanding women making substantial contributions to the industry.…

“I feel like I have finally found my place.” Six women share their experiences in the tech industry.

Six women from Cisco Australia and New Zealand were recently recognised by ARN and Reseller News as finalists in the 2023 Women in ICT Awards honouring female excellence in the technology channel. Across different career stages, we spoke to finalists of categories including graduate, technical,…

Cisco APJC teams celebrated Earth Month through #Time2Give

Yet again, Cisco’s commitment to driving positive social change proved that it is a sustained effort made possible only by the dedication of our employees. This Earth Month, Cisconian determination was seen in action during #Time2Give week in the APJC region between the 17th and 22nd of April​.…

March 10, 2023

PEOPLE AND CULTURE

Working towards a gender equal future -Reflections on Innovation

Reflecting on International Women’s Day and the theme this year is cracking the code: innovation for a gender equal future. In STEM industries, women make up about 27% of the workforce on average. There is clearly more to do to achieve a gender equal future. Cisco Australia was recently recognised…

February 15, 2023

PEOPLE AND CULTURE

Lunar New Year & Me | Cisco’s Connected Asian Affinity Network

Lunar New Year is a key cultural moment in the calendar for many, with more than 17 percent of the workforce in Australia celebrating it. At Cisco, we have 280 employees who are part of an inclusive community known as the Connected Asian Affinity Network (CAAN), which advocates for Pan-Asian talent,…

October 31, 2022

PEOPLE AND CULTURE

Cisco in step to support cerebral palsy. Raises $20,000+ through STEPtember

Every 20 hours, an Australian child is diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is the most common lifelong physical disability in the world, affecting 18 million people worldwide. It’s caused by damage to the developing brain during pregnancy, birth, or shortly after birth, and it directly…

October 31, 2022

PEOPLE AND CULTURE

From good to great: Helping talented people shine with the ‘Emerging Talent’ group

‘Emerging Talent’ is a community within Cisco focused on supporting people’s career journeys, with particularly focus on helping them shine and unlock their goals. One of the first questions we get asked when someone joins, or is interested in joining, is: ‘what is the group and where did it ‘emerge’…

August 25, 2022

PEOPLE AND CULTURE

Cisco Singapore – Paying It Forward @Willing Hearts

Singapore, August 19, 2022:  When the call for volunteering came, the Cisco Singapore team answered! Proudly wearing their recognizable blue Cisco tees, they embarked on their mission to pay it forward by spending the morning of Friday, August 19, at Willing Hearts. Willing Hearts is a non-profit…

April 28, 2022

PEOPLE AND CULTURE

Careers, connections, and Cisco ANZ VETs network

By Emma Crome, success programs manager, Cisco. Emma is also the new lead of the Cisco VETS employee network for veteran enablement and troop support.  Careers After graduating high school I enlisted into the Royal Australian Navy as a Communications Information Systems (CIS) sailor, initially…