Cisco understands the need to adapt programs to the specific needs of different countries, cultures, and economies in which we operate. Some examples:
- Employees in Australia and France receive annual influenza injections.
- In Hong Kong and Singapore, employees can receive annual health checks.
- In Canada, gym and fitness membership reimbursements promote physical fitness.
- In India, employees may extend health coverage to their parents or parents-in-law, in addition to their spouse and children. Also, 53 percent of employees in India participated in a three-month company-sponsored sports festival offering events including cricket, football, athletics, badminton, volleyball, and basketball.
- In the United Kingdom, Cisco has appointed a new occupational health adviser to help develop and promote wellness and health initiatives in FY08 that will include lunchtime workshops on stress, health and nutrition, and stop smoking programs.
Cisco employees worldwide have access to employee assistance programs that provide them with confidential support for issues including family problems, work-related stress, interpersonal conflict, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, alcohol and other drug use, and emotional stress or trauma.
