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Ciena is a networking systems, services, and software company. We're driven by a relentless pursuit of network innovation—enabling our customers to adapt within ever-changing environments to deliver richer, more connected experiences for their business and users. read more
CIENA CORPORATION Company Culture
CIENA CORPORATION Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviewsChoice Employer
A+
4.6/5
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Diversity
A+Executive Team
A+Gender
A+Leadership
A+CIENA CORPORATION CEO
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Gary Smith
84 /100
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Mission, Vision, & Values
Experiences measured by outcomes Our passion is to provide rewarding experiences that result in exceptional outcomes—for you, and for your end-users. As a network strategy and technology company, we apply technology in the context of your world—working to activate your agenda and make a meaningful difference.
CIENA CORPORATION Culture At a Glance
114 employees at CIENA CORPORATION have reviewed CIENA CORPORATION across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 6 days ago.
Overall, the 114 CIENA CORPORATION employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at CIENA CORPORATION are pleased with their total compensation at CIENA CORPORATION, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at CIENA CORPORATION are pleased with their team. 114 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at CIENA CORPORATION are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at CIENA CORPORATION believe the environment at CIENA CORPORATION is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at CIENA CORPORATION is comfortably fast. About 56% of the employees at CIENA CORPORATION work 8 hours or less, while 1% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at CIENA CORPORATION are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
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Anonymous Q&A with CIENA CORPORATION EmployeesMost Recent Q&A
What is the best advice you could give someone during their first month at CIENA CORPORATION?
Be resourceful, start connecting with your colleagues and stakeholders, work hard, and learn as much as you can as fast as you can. Good...
What skills do you need to be successful in the HR department at CIENA CORPORATION?
Stakeholder Management; Organization; Project Management; Resourcefulness; Creativity; Authenticity
How are layoffs handled in the HR department at CIENA CORPORATION?
I haven't had anyone close to me that was laid off so I don't know the specifics, what I do know is that we have timely announcements as...
Does CIENA CORPORATION have a volunteer program?
Yes! We're actually pretty big on volunteering. We have Ciena Cares, Volunteer Time Off, Charity Donation Matching, etc. We have tons of...
What perk or benefit should CIENA CORPORATION have?
Mental Health benefit (Medicine reimbursement, or more than 5 sessions) for all markets.
How often do promotions happen at CIENA CORPORATION?
While it depends on each team you are a part of, I do see a good number of in-line promotions annually. Much more than my previous...
What is the best advice you could give someone during their first month at CIENA CORPORATION?
Be resourceful, start connecting with your colleagues and stakeholders, work hard, and learn as much as you can as fast as you can. Good...
What skills do you need to be successful in the HR department at CIENA CORPORATION?
Stakeholder Management; Organization; Project Management; Resourcefulness; Creativity; Authenticity
How are layoffs handled in the HR department at CIENA CORPORATION?
I haven't had anyone close to me that was laid off so I don't know the specifics, what I do know is that we have timely announcements as...
Does CIENA CORPORATION have a volunteer program?
Yes! We're actually pretty big on volunteering. We have Ciena Cares, Volunteer Time Off, Charity Donation Matching, etc. We have tons of...
What perk or benefit should CIENA CORPORATION have?
Mental Health benefit (Medicine reimbursement, or more than 5 sessions) for all markets.
How often do promotions happen at CIENA CORPORATION?
While it depends on each team you are a part of, I do see a good number of in-line promotions annually. Much more than my previous...
H1B Visa
In 2019, CIENA CORPORATION applied for 61 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 85% were approved, 10% certified-withdrawn, 3% withdrawn, and 2% denied.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at CIENA CORPORATION unveil that 2 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 6 were withdrawn by CIENA CORPORATION after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
61
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 85% Granted (52 out of 61)
- 2% Denied (1 out of 61)
- 3% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (2 out of 61)
- 10% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (6 out of 61)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Gender Score How positively women rate their overall experience at CIENA CORPORATION
CIENA CORPORATION currently ranks in the Top 5% of similarly sized companies on Comparably
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Diversity Score How positively minorities rate their overall experience at CIENA CORPORATION
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eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
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eNPS Score
| 56% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 20% | Passives |
| 24% | Detractors |
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Perks & Benefits
- Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
- Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Office Perks
- Free Food
- Company Social Outings
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
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