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Cisco Cuts Over 200 Employees in Bay Area, Including VP Positions

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
200
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.2%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
200 OF 90,400 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Bay Area, California, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. has laid off over 200 employees in the Bay Area, which includes several vice president positions. This decision comes as part of the company's ongoing restructuring efforts aimed at streamlining operations and reducing costs. The layoffs reflect broader challenges within the tech industry, as companies adjust to changing market conditions. The affected employees were notified in early October 2023, marking a significant workforce reduction for the company in a key location. Cisco's leadership has indicated that these changes are necessary to enhance operational efficiency and focus on strategic priorities.

Cisco Systems, Inc. cut 200 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.2% of the 90,400 people Cisco Systems, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 15 layoff events at Cisco Systems, Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 9,842 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Cisco Systems, Inc. cut 200 jobs on October 1, 2023. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

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15
EVENTS TRACKED
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AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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