in 2020 as a way to focus on employees’ wellbeing, and have evolved into a forum where we can talk about anything and everything, from business updates to social justice to physical and mental health. Over 74,000 unique employee viewers attended 22 Check-In events in fiscal 2021, and 87 percent of attendees rate Check-Ins “an excellent use of time.” Celebrating what makes Cisco unique In fiscal 2021, we hosted our sixth annual #WeAreCisco #LoveWhereYouWork photo contest , during which employees submitted photographs that showcase why they love working at Cisco. Out of more than 2000 global entries, judges selected a grand prize winner and winners in 12 other categories. We made a donation to our partner Global Citizen for each entry received, raising US$10,000 in total. Career growth through connections Navigating career decisions on one’s own can be difficult. That’s why Cisco offers multiple opportunities for employees to learn from one another. Talent Expos, held virtually throughout fiscal 2021, allowed people to network and learn about roles inside and outside their current function. We held three Talent Expos, for which a total of 618 employees registered. The Internal Career Guides program, which launched in fiscal 2021, is a way for early-in-career employees to get confidential and unbiased one-on-one career guidance from more senior employees. Over the course of three months, participants meet regularly with their guides, receiving personal support and resources to help them achieve their career goals. More than 460 employees have registered since the program began. Encouraging self-directed learning Cisco encourages employees to be curious and choose their own paths—while providing a range of resources to help them see what’s possible. Throughout fiscal 2020 and 2021, we partnered with several subscription learning providers to offer free trials to their content libraries. All subscriptions were available within Degreed, Cisco’s continual learning platform. In total, employees spent 61,975 hours learning across five different platforms during the trials. Throughout fiscal 2021, our collection of live and self-paced courses continued to grow. We introduced Career Launchpad, which helps employees navigate development through self- paced learning and reflection. Available on Degreed, Career Launchpad integrates existing resources, including the Cisco Foundational Skills Plan, a self-led learning plan on seven skills needed for every role at Cisco; and Cisco Career Stories, where employees can explore career stories from others and get help developing their own. Developing strong leaders from the start We empower leaders at Cisco to create conditions that make every employee feel a sense of belonging. We are continually introducing new programs that support people managers at different phases in their careers, such as Cisco Leader Fundamentals, launched in fiscal 2021. This two-day, virtual program provides new team leaders with an understanding of what is expected of them, covering rewards and hiring philosophies, tools and resources for leaders, and more. Learn more about Cisco leadership programs . In fiscal 2021 48,537 unique course learners on Degreed  The winner of the 2021 #WeAreCisco #LoveWhereYouWork photo contest is Ale Mantilla, a CX Operate Business Development Manager based in Colombia. FUTURE INTRO POWER INCLUSIVE