Shari Slate

I’m thrilled to share Cisco ranked #2 on Fortune’s 100 Best Workplaces for Diversity list for 2019! This is the second time we’ve been included on this list. Last year we ranked #7. While we still have more work to do to achieve full spectrum diversity at every level of the company, I am extremely p…

At Cisco, we are committed to a culture where all people feel welcomed, valued, respected, accepted and heard. A culture where the full spectrum of diversity – inclusive of gender, ethnicity, race, orientation, age, ability, veteran status, religion, culture, background, experience, strengths and pe…

At Cisco, we are focused on full-spectrum diversity and inclusion as part of our journey to build a more conscious culture. But we know that true inclusion can’t happen without inclusive leaders. That’s one of the reasons why we partner with HITEC (the Hispanic Information Technology Executive Counc…

Between divided and united, there’s a bridge. Between being left out and welcomed in, there’s a bridge. Between a narrow definition of diversity and full spectrum diversity, there’s a bridge. Between benefiting some and benefiting everyone, there’s a bridge. Between people and communities in need an…

Three years ago, Cisco took a transformational leap to explore the possibilities we were creating through the convergence of diversity, inclusion, collaboration, and technology. Our company-wide journey started with the belief that – beyond simply the right thing to do – Inclusion is a bridge. A way…

Moments that Matter Right now – someone at Cisco is having a moment that matters. Taking a birthday off. Celebrating a promotion. Investing the day in developing new skills. Tending to a family crisis. Caring for a sick loved one. Welcoming a new child into the family. “Life isn’t a matter of…

If you’ve tuned into some of the latest headlines within our industry – from the push for pay equity to the call for higher levels of diversity – you may have noticed a common theme. Fairness. There’s a shift occurring in the dialogue – and action – around driving fairness. And Cisco is making the s…

Last week at Mobile World Congress, we started a movement. With one bold idea—leverage the power of sponsorship to accelerate the pipeline of extraordinary diverse talent in tech—we took a powerful first step in changing the equation for diversity. We’re not doing it alone. We’re bringing together l…

Today I’m pleased to share our progress as documented in the Our Society section of Cisco’s 12th Annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report – Accelerating Global Problem Solving. This report details our success in making a positive difference for people, society, and the planet. I invite you to d…