What does it mean to give back? To connect, to understand what matters most, and to make a difference? For a community in need—or in crisis—it means everything.
At Cisco, giving back isn’t just something we do; it’s part of who we are and how we impact the world around us. Our employees are our greatest asset in fulfilling our Purpose to Power an Inclusive Future for All.
This eBook tells the story of how we transformed employee giving at Cisco, helping our people fulfill their purpose by taking action in service of others. It’s a story that starts with an audacious goal for exponential growth—to take participation in employee giving programs from 37% to 80%—and explores the unconventional approaches and unique model we developed along the way.
In FY24, we surpassed our 80% goal for the fifth consecutive year.
Now, we’re sharing our framework and what we learned in our multi-year journey as a resource for organizations of any size facing similar challenges and similar intentions—to engage their employees in making an impact in their communities and to help them make giving a habit.
In an age defined by technology and constant change, Cisco still believes the most important connections we can make are the human connections. Read on to discover the exponential value of giving back.
