Inclusive Communities

Celebrating Latin and Hispanic Heritage Month

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Celebrating Latin and Hispanic Heritage Month

Latin and Hispanic Heritage Month (LHHM) is observed from September 15 to October 15, and is a time to celebrate the rich history, traditions, and contributions of Latin communities worldwide. It’s an opportunity to reflect on the origins of Latin and Hispanic people, acknowledging the diverse roots that shape our identities, including the cultures, languages, and values passed down through generations. This month allows us to honor our achievements and stories while recognizing the struggles…

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Cisco Recognized for Global Leadership in LGBTQ+ Inclusion

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Cisco Recognized for Global Leadership in LGBTQ+ Inclusion

As we strive to build an Inclusive Future for All, the work we do to improve inclusion and belonging for LGBTQ+ Cisco employees is essential. In this spirit, we are proud to share that Cisco has been recognized by the 2023 Workplace Pride Impact Awards as an Ambassador-level achiever with a 78% rating. Our rating is one of the Most Improved year-over-year among hundreds of companies. Cisco was also the Top Scorer by Industry Sector…

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Cisco Recognized for Global Leadership in LGBTQ+ Inclusion

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Cisco Recognized for Global Leadership in LGBTQ+ Inclusion

As we strive to build an Inclusive Future for All, the work we do to improve inclusion and belonging for LGBTQ+ Cisco employees is essential. In this spirit, we are proud to share that Cisco has been recognized by the 2023 Workplace Pride Impact Awards as an Ambassador-level achiever with a 78% rating. Our rating is one of the Most Improved year-over-year among hundreds of companies. Cisco was also the Top Scorer by Industry Sector…

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Celebrating Authenticity at Cisco and London Pride

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Celebrating Authenticity at Cisco and London Pride

Last year, when I joined Cisco as a QA engineer on the Windows@Cisco Team, I remember being particularly worried by all the anti-trans and anti-LGBTQIA+ rhetoric appearing in the news at the time. So, I knew I was going to attend Pride, and Cisco gave me the opportunity. Luckily, London Pride was coming up a few months after my starting date. I joined the PRIDE Inclusive Community to meet other employees via Workday, which was…

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Embracing Authenticity Beyond June: A Decade of Pride and Progress at Cisco

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Embracing Authenticity Beyond June: A Decade of Pride and Progress at Cisco

Pride Month is a huge celebration and meaningful event for the PRIDE community globally. Our flags are waving, clack fans are clapping, and our community is putting on spectacular events to welcome and embrace our resilient and diverse LGBTQ+ community. It’s a time of year when we may feel safer expressing ourselves. Safety is something all humans need. June is also a time of year to reflect on how far we, the PRIDE community, have…

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Cisco Recognized for Global Leadership in LGBTQ+ Inclusion

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Cisco Recognized for Global Leadership in LGBTQ+ Inclusion

As we strive to build an Inclusive Future for All, the work we do to improve inclusion and belonging for LGBTQ+ Cisco employees is essential. In this spirit, we are proud to share that Cisco has been recognized by the 2023 Workplace Pride Impact Awards as an Ambassador-level achiever with a 78% rating. Our rating is one of the Most Improved year-over-year among hundreds of companies. Cisco was also the Top Scorer by Industry Sector…

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Using Cisco’s Benefits To Ease Difficult Times: The Bridge To Giving Yourself Grace

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Using Cisco’s Benefits To Ease Difficult Times: The Bridge To Giving Yourself Grace

We plan for the happy things in life: holidays, children’s sports games, birthdays. What we don’t plan for is a catastrophic family event that turns our world upside down. That only happens to other people, right? That’s what I thought until it happened to us. But as I write this, I am sitting in a hospital chair next to my mom’s bed. Ten years ago, when I lost my dad after a sudden illness, I…

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Building Bridges: Embracing Change, Growth, and Discovery at Cisco

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Building Bridges: Embracing Change, Growth, and Discovery at Cisco

This post was authored by Pranav Athrangadan, a Business Analyst Intern on the Material Planning Team under Manufacturing Operations within the Silicon One Operation Team. When I first joined Cisco, switching from electrical engineering to business analysis felt overwhelming. I’ll be honest; it was a bit scary to change gears from engineering to a non-technical direction. But Cisco had my back from day one. They hooked me up with learning resources and even covered my…

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From Academia to Cisco: How I’m Inspired and Empowered as a Woman in Tech

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From Academia to Cisco: How I’m Inspired and Empowered as a Woman in Tech

Graduating with my Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and securing a post-doctorate position, I was well on my way to staying in academia and becoming a professor. After a year into my post-doctorate, I realized I sought something beyond the satisfaction of publishing in scientific journals and peer recognition. I found myself standing at a crossroads, contemplating my next move. That is when an exciting opportunity at Cisco arrived. The position — Wireless System Engineer —…

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The We Are Cisco Singers: The Power of Authenticity and Connection

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The We Are Cisco Singers: The Power of Authenticity and Connection

Being yourself is something that, for me, is key to being successful. One of the things that I love the most about working at Cisco is that I can be my true self. During the day, I’m a Business Operation Manager and part of the Global Staffing Team, and at night, I’m a hard rock/ metal singer. In 2020, during the pandemic, connecting with people was difficult due to all the uncertainty and restrictions to…

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