Open to all Cisco employees, Cisco Employee Networks represent an opportunity for colleagues who share a similar culture, identity, interest, or goal to come together to facilitate career development, formal and informal mentoring, and social interaction. Employees may affiliate with one or more groups, many of which have chapters in cities across the company’s global operations. Examples include:
- Women’s Action Networks, offering mentoring and career development resources to female employees worldwide
- Cisco Black Employee Networks, offering a supportive environment for African-American employees for career growth and community involvement
- Conexion, the Cisco Latino Network, facilitating professional development, community and educational outreach, networking, and advancement of Cisco’s business objectives among Latino employees
- Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Network and Advocates, fostering an inclusive climate for GLBT employees as well as recognition of the value of their contributions to Cisco and their communities
- Cisco Asian Affinity Network, providing a forum and professional network for Asian employees worldwide
- Indians Connected, facilitating professional development and networking opportunities to drive business growth in India, as well as aid targeted communities in need around the world
- New Hire Network, offering knowledge sharing and professional and leadership skills development for early-career employees at Cisco
