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Cisco

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Networking hardware, security, and collaboration solutions.

IndustryNetworkingFounded1984Headcount84,000+cisco.com

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Total Layoffs

5,600

Last: Aug 2024

The receipts (7)

Mixed🌈DEISep 2025

Dropped the phrase "diversity, equity and inclusion" from its annual report. The wording appears in the 10-K filed 2024-09-05 and is absent from the 10-K filed 2025-09-03.

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Opposed📉LayoffsAug 2024

Laid off 9,600 jobs (7% of workforce) in two rounds 2024. Cut 4,000 in February, then 5,600 more in August. Shifting to AI and cybersecurity focus.

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Mixed👷Worker TreatmentAug 2024

Cisco 9,600 layoffs but maintained good reputation. Chuck Robbins respected by employees.

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Opposed🇵🇸PalestineJan 2024

Provides surveillance and networking equipment to Israeli security services. Acquired Israeli companies. Chuck Robbins silent on Gaza while expanding Israel operations.

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Supported🌈DEIJan 2024

Maintained DEI programs despite industry rollback. Published diversity reports. CEO Chuck Robbins publicly supported inclusion efforts.

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Mixed🏛️Government ContractsJan 2024

$1.2B+ DISA contract. Provides networking to Pentagon and intelligence agencies. Secure government cloud infrastructure. Major defense contractor.

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Mixed🤖AI EthicsJan 2024

Cisco AI in networking. Chuck Robbins AI integration. Enterprise focus.

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The numbers (1)

📉LayoffsAug 2024

5,600 employees laid off

Cisco announced cutting 7% of workforce (~5,600 employees) in August 2024, second major round in 2024 after February cut of 4,000. Pivot toward AI and cybersecurity.

5,600 affected(7% of workforce)

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