The following is an excerpt from the 2019 CSR report.

New technologies and business models are disrupting our organization and industry, shortening the lifespan of skill sets. As a result, it is essential for our employees to be lifelong learners. We help them do so through a large suite of professional courses that increase skills and teach the inner workings of Cisco and our industry. Our goal: build a culture of constant learning and thoughtfulness around career paths and ensure our people bring the most engaged, highest performing, and valuable versions of themselves to work every day.

Degreed

Rather than telling employees what to do based on their jobs, we encourage them to be curious and choose their own path. We call this