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October 16, 2017

LIFE AT CISCO

The Cisco Foodies

It’s no secret that Cisconians are fueled by creativity, collaboration, and innovation – but did you know there’s something else that keeps us going too? FOOD! 😀 Not only are we surrounded by delicious meals throughout our Cisco cafes daily – we also have dedicated Cisco Foodies on our teams…

October 12, 2017

LIFE AT CISCO

Three Ways I was Inspired by the 50 KM Egg Walkathon

There are many, many challenges we all face throughout life. It’s important to note though, we all have the ability to make someone’s day a little easier, a little brighter – and leave a positive impact – simply through our actions. At Cisco, this is something we are empowered to exemplify as much a…

October 10, 2017

LIFE AT CISCO

When Strangers Become Friends and Make an Impact Together!

Imagine entering a room with mostly strangers, and being tasked with improving the company. That’s what the recent HackIT event was for me (there’s another this week!), and as I sat down at a table only knowing one other person, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. What I found was a team that…

October 5, 2017

LIFE AT CISCO

I. Am. A. Woman. In. Tech.

Note to self: You ARE a woman in tech. You ARE part of the 11% of women in cybersecurity. You DO make an impact. You’re not alone – you have the #WeAreCisco fam behind you. Don’t ever, EVER forget that. For some time, I never considered myself a woman in tech because I did not hav…

September 28, 2017

LIFE AT CISCO

The International Coffee Lovers of Cisco

Coffee! It’s not only good to wake you up in the mornings. It’s part of our culture here at Cisco. There are many Cisconians around the globe that love coffee and not only because it has many benefits for your health. It’s a tasty beverage that brings coworkers together. Join us on our celebration o…

September 27, 2017

LIFE AT CISCO

Cisco Was There: A Culture Conversation After Hurricane Irma

Each blog post on Life at Cisco usually tells the story from one employee, but this is a story that needed two viewpoints, so it’s written as a conversation – similar to ones we have every day.  Carmen: Every job requires that you wear a lot of hats. Usually, we put on our social media manager hats…

September 25, 2017

EXECUTIVE PLATFORM

CSO Women’s Professional Development Day: Celebrating 5 Years!

We recently celebrated our 5th Annual Women’s Professional Development Day on Thursday, August 31st, sponsored by Cisco’s Corporate Strategy Office (CSO). Our theme for this year’s event was Making Empowerment Happen. The invite-only event drew over 600 internal and external attendees, including mem…

September 21, 2017

LIFE AT CISCO

Costa Rica – An Office in Paradise

Ready to visit one of the happiest and friendliest Cisco offices on earth? If you are, here are some tips for when you visit or interview in our office in Costa Rica. I’m Lucero, I’m a Partner Advisor here and I’ll be your blog guide today. Let me start with some fun facts about Costa Rica: Our Nati…

September 19, 2017

LIFE AT CISCO

4 Things I Learned as a Cisco Culture Correspondent on Facebook Live

Wait, how did I end up as a Live correspondent for WeAreCisco? A few months ago, I was minding my own business, doing my daily job as the Social Media Channel Manager for Cisco’s Collaboration team, when out of the blue I got a request. Cisco’s Talent Brand team is always finding new ways to put emp…