People and Culture
Top Three Small Business Challenges that can be Overcome
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the Asia Pacific region are expected to scale up on limited resources. Business leaders have to do much more with much less while responding as quickly as possible to market changes. While digital transformation helps SMBs stay competitive, the journey…
Supporting an inclusive workplace culture in Singapore with tech – and why it matters
International Sign Language Day came by in my social media feed under the hashtag #IDSL2019 – in the form of a Scottish student who invented 100 new signs for scientific terms, to help make STEM jobs more accessible for the hearing impaired. It occurred to me how small actions and ideas can have great consequences…
5 Leadership Traits that Successful SMB Leaders Have
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have a lot on their plates. They have to grow market share as fast as they can and scale smoothly, while staying on top of their game in terms of being innovative and competitive. Delivering what customers want, how they want, and when they want it are all factors…
Cisco rises to #2 Best Place to Work in Australia!
We are absolutely thrilled to move up to #2 Best Place to Work in Australia, building on the top 3 spot last year! This recognition reinforces the value and work we’ve been doing to listen and create the workplace culture where our employees can thrive. Whether this is through the meaningful work they…
CX Gives Back across Australia & New Zealand
Giving back in our communities is part of Cisco’s culture and DNA. But it’s more than giving back by volunteering our time – it’s also in aligning our skills and passions, so we can truly provide meaningful support to organisations in need, which is when you see and feel the impact. The Customer Experience…
How the tools make the digital workplace
Digitization has changed the workplace immeasurably. From filing cabinets and workplace cubicles to cloud storage and remote working, advances in technology have streamlined processes and empowered employees. The result: businesses benefit from improved productivity and efficiency, while…
Fostering the next-generation of innovators and problem-solvers
Cisco thingQbator was conceived as a Cisco India CSR initiative to students build digital skills through learning by doing. The key objectives being democratize innovation by building spaces and communities in colleges to foster innovation. Most of all, we wanted to challenge young minds to find…
Changing the customer experience game
Today, CIOs are in a state of uncertainty. They face enormous complexity in this cloud and digital world. They are pressured to reduce costs, they need to do a lot more with less, and frequently lack the skills and expertise needed to change. Most of all, businesses aren’t only thinking about buying…
How to get stuff done as a woman in tech
Allyson Corcoran, Director of Service Sales, Cisco ANZ has been in the technology industry in a range of roles for 27 years. Allyson is part of the Connected Women’s Network, an employee led initiative that supports a range of initiatives to help attract and retain women in technology,…