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Cisco Retention Score

Cisco is in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 55% of employees would not leave Cisco if they were offered a job for more money while 79% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 55% of Cisco's employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 45% may be considering new employment. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

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Where This Score Ranks Cisco's Retention

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In the Top 20% of 1341 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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In the Top 40% of 944 Nearby Companies in San Francisco
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4th place versus 5 competitors rated on Comparably

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B+75 / 100

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Who Ranks Cisco's Retention the Highest?

Department - HR 85/100

Ethnicity - African American/Black 84/100

Department - Sales 83/100

Who Ranks Cisco's Retention the Lowest?

Department - Communications 60/100

Gender - Non-Binary 60/100

Department - IT 64/100

Cisco Retention At a Glance

Cisco's Retention score is rated a "B+" by 1271 employees. The category helps understand Cisco's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, Cisco's Retention score has remained steady at 75/100. Cisco ranks in 4th place versus 5 competitors which include Google, Microsoft, HP Inc., Juniper Networks, and Amazon. The HR and Sales departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Communications and IT departments are likely to have the highest turnaround.

Cisco's Retention score is in the Top 20% of 1341 similar sized companies (10,000+ Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Top 40% compared to 944 nearby companies in San Francisco.

Cisco's Retention Trendline

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How Cisco's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	68%
No	32%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	85%
No	15%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	79%
No	21%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	15%
Once a month	27%
Once a quarter	24%
Once a year	10%
Never	24%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	73%
No	27%

Do you approve of the job your executive team is doing at your company?

Answer	Percent
Yes	55%
No	45%

Do Your Company Leaders Do What They Should to Retain You as an Employee?

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	28%
Secure Enough	43%
Neutral	19%
Insecure	8%
Very Insecure	2%

How secure do you feel your job is at your company?

Answer	Percent
Yes	59%
No	41%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	71%
No	29%

Would you leave your current job for a 20% raise at a different company?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	10%
Once a week	16%
Once a month	29%
Once a quarter	20%
Never	25%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	48%
No	52%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	74%
No	26%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	55%
No	45%

Would you turn down a job offer today, for slightly more money?

Answer	Percent
Yes	83%
No	17%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

Cisco's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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20%

Cisco ranks in the Top 20% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Retention Score.

Cisco's Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

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40%

Cisco ranks in the Top 40% of other companies in San Francisco for Retention Score.

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