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Employee Satisfaction

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The Cisco Pulse Survey is an annual process targeting all Cisco employees. Consisting of 54 questions, the Pulse Survey focuses on topics that impact employee satisfaction, allowing for baseline comparisons between groups and years. Approximately 20 questions are drawn from an IT Survey Group consortium database, providing external benchmarking. All managers with at least five responses in their organizations receive results reports. In addition, the Diversity & Inclusion Council reviews results and follows up as needed.

In 2008, 73% of employees responded to the Pulse Survey. Favorable responses increased over 2007 and 2006 in all categories.

Cisco Pulse Survey Categories & Results
Category FY2006 FY2008
Cisco as a Place to Work 85% 87%
Teamwork and Cooperation 84% 87%
Understanding the Business 82% 85%
Empowerment 81% 83%
Honesty and Ethics 78% 82%
Job Satisfaction 76% 79%
Manager 76% 78%
Workgroup 75% 78%
Career Development 70% 73%
Results and Recognition 63% 65%

The Pulse Survey has emphasized employee satisfaction through 2008. Starting in 2009, the survey will focus on employee engagement.