inclusion
The Journey to Proximity: It’s a Marathon, not a Sprint
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The horrific events of 2020 became a sobering wake-up call. These circumstances pushed me to lean further into the experiences of people who are different from me – people who are underrepresented, marginalized, or vulnerable in some way.
Celebrating how we have all RISEN above all challenges
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For us, at Cisco, diversity and inclusion is a huge part of our culture, and for International Women’s Day this year, we want to align and focus on three key themes that we believe everyone can resonate with: RISE, Thrive and Shine.
The Call for Social Justice – Where Do We Go From Here
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Since the murder of George Floyd, I’ve had friends and co-workers ask me: “What can I do to support the Black community?” I love the spirit and intention of this question. My initial response is that it’s about leveraging the Power of Proximity.
Learning through Diversity at Cisco
2 min read
David shares how his global team celebrates and grows through diversity.
Celebrate: Moving Forward with Courage, Empathy, Equality, and Community
2 min read
I’ve been involved in women advocacy groups throughout my career, and I’ve found that three themes are concurrent through all of that work: courage, empathy, and equality.
Cisco Ranks #2 on Fortune’s 100 Best Workplaces for Diversity List for 2019
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Cisco #2 on Fortune’s 100 Best Workplaces for Diversity list for 2019! While we still have more work to do,, we are proud to be named among the top 10 best workplaces for diversity in the U.S.
Fostering Diversity in Enterprise Networking Engineering
3 min read
Even in human relationships, hard data is an eye-opener. When I joined Cisco’s Enterprise Networking Group, one data point was immediately concerning: we had gender imbalance, especially in leadership.
Coming Together as Women of Cisco
1 min read
I am excited to announce we are bringing together our Connected Women and Cisco Empowered Women's Network into a new powerful organization named Women of Cisco – a single, strong platform for women and their allies.
Innovation driven by diversity at Lesbians Who Tech San Francisco Summit 2019
2 min read
Innovative ideas begin with a team that has diverse work experiences, different skills, and different perspectives based on race, gender, orientation, ability, and age.
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