give back

What makes Cisco different? It’s not rare for companies to allow some time for volunteering and giving back, yet Cisco goes above and beyond and truly adheres to the mantra, “Giving back is in our DNA.” The difference – Cisco allows me (along with all of their full time employees) the unique opportu…

Growing up, I’m sure most of you heard someone at some point say, “Finish your plate, there are starving kids in the world!” Especially when your mom decided to try out that new broccoli soup. Yuck! Ever since then, I’ve always had a hard time watching food go to waste – and I take this sentiment tr…

For the second year in a row, Cisco employees around the world are supporting our Be the Bridge: Annual Giving Campaign.  While we encourage and match individual philanthropic giving all year long, during this season of thanks and giving we elevate and renew our commitment to think globally and act…

Having to cope with the loss of my Golden Retriever, Tiger was one of the hardest things I ever had to go through. He was a fluffy and happy eleven-year old pup that loved to grab the morning newspaper and sit right smack in the middle of all the excitement during the opening of presents every Chris…

We have a day for giving thanks. We have three for getting deals. Then, we have #GivingTuesday, a day to donate to the causes that give voice to our values and contribute to a more equitable community for everyone. Cisco is a tech company that understands the power of connections, which is why we’ve…

The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) team in France recently organized the second Cisco France #GivingBackDay and 74 volunteers participated. Under a shining sun, they spend half a day helping local non-for-profit organizations multiply their impact. The volunteers could choose from 7 activitie…