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Inclusion

Our strategies integrate inclusive principles into our operations, workforce strategy, external ecosystems, and brand.

We enable people to connect and collaborate across distance and difference, because we know diverse perspectives and experiences fuel innovation and customer success.

Fairness and Opportunity

We embed a culture of fairness in all aspects of our business and across our ecosystem, including attracting and retaining top talent across a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. These efforts include:

What is it?	How does it work?
What is it?Fair Pay	How does it work?We strive to develop, implement, and evaluate compensation practices, programs, policies, and guidelines which result in predictable and consistent outcomes for our people — from new hire offers to employee rewards programs including compensation, promotion, bonus, and stock decisions.
What is it?Nondiscrimination	How does it work?We aim to ensure everyone is treated with respect, fairness, and dignity. Cisco values our global workforce and prohibits conduct that singles out an employee or a group of employees in a negative way based on characteristics, existence, and attributes, and all categories protected by law.
What is it?One Ten	How does it work?We are a founding member of the One Ten Coalition and support its mission to unlock career opportunities and economic mobility for skilled talent without four-year degrees.

Talent and Leadership Development

We develop collaborative leaders at all levels who create true connection. Our development programs include:

What is it?	How does it work?
What is it?Workplace culture training	How does it work?Available globally for all employees, this training provides the language and skillset to cultivate respect and identify harassment at work.
What is it?DARE	How does it work?A career development program, open to all, that empowers learners to own their career growth and success through resources, community support, and insights into women’s lived experiences to help employees articulate their value and bold career plans.
What is it?Jump	How does it work?A leadership acceleration program, open to all, that equips learners with the knowledge and skills to understand the experiences of women at Cisco through interactive workshops on building gravitas, taking risks, and more.
What is it?Next Generation Leaders	How does it work?Managers and employees participate within a cohort, developing a trust-filled partnership to establish a foundation for connecting across differences and cultivating leadership.
What is it?The Proximity Initiative	How does it work?Leaders and employees come together to engage in conversations, learn about each other’s lived experiences, and work together to weave inclusive behaviors throughout the business.
What is it?The Multiplier Effect	How does it work?Leaders at Cisco sponsor critical-to-retain talent to bridge opportunity gaps, speed up career progression, and ensure a strong pipeline of future leaders. This enhances employee loyalty, reduces turnover, strengthens our competitive edge, and drives innovation and organizational change.
What is it?Veteran Leadership Program	How does it work?Bridges the gap between military and civilian careers by strengthening our veteran talent to thrive in the technology industry, through leadership training, tailored mentorship, values-based education, and a supportive community.

Inclusive Communities

Cisco's Inclusive Communities provide unique opportunities for personal growth, community building, and inclusive leadership. Nearly a third of our employees are members of at least one Cisco Inclusive Community. We have 31 Inclusive Communities, 1,200 volunteer leaders, and 345 chapters across 79 countries.