Employee experience Keeping people connected is at the heart of what we do— and nowhere does this happen better than among Cisco employees. We are intentional about nurturing a culture in which people feel heard and supported, no matter where they work. It’s part of why our employees are loud and proud about their love for Cisco, and why we’ve been named the World’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work® several years in a row. Our people work together through in-person, remote, and hybrid arrangements, and getting teamwork right is part of what allows us to compete and win. Long before the pandemic, Cisco pioneered several methods of keeping people engaged virtually, such as employee surveys, Engagement Pulse, and Team Health Checks. These tools have evolved over time based on employee feedback. We also offer a robust library of training and professional development content at all job levels that empowers people to take charge of their own growth. As we head into a new era of hybrid work, we will continue to look for opportunities to improve the employee experience—showing what’s possible when we’re all connected. Our impact Reimagining the onboarding experience We continue to find new ways to live up to our title of World’s Best Workplace. In fiscal 2021, Cisco developed a new onboarding program, known as My Onboarding Journey (MOJ), for all new full-time hires. Launched in early fiscal 2022, the program begins with an interactive virtual session and connection points at 30, 60, and 90 days. MOJ introduces new employees to everything they need to succeed at Cisco, including connections to benefits and resources, introductions to Inclusive Communities, and ways to build their skills and give back to communities. Employees collect virtual stamps as they complete various milestones on their onboarding journeys. Each new hire also joins a cohort with a dedicated Webex space, which encourages them to connect with their new-hire peers. Creating two-way dialogue Team Space is Cisco’s platform for both individual and team collaboration. It enables the behaviors and rituals that scale team excellence and unlock The Power of Teams. The platform provides visibility for company leadership into how to best help teams be successful and track team engagement. One of Team Space’s features is the virtual Check-In, a chance for employees to touch base with their leaders. In fiscal 2021, our quarterly Real Deal surveys focused on personal and social wellbeing. Knowing that wellbeing is linked to engagement, which in turn is linked to retention, we assessed wellbeing among different groups of employees. We then took action to keep all employees engaged, such as encouraging frequent interactions among team members and leaders. The prolonged uncertainty created by the pandemic is demanding new ways for us to connect. Cisco Check-Ins are monthly virtual sessions open to all employees during which senior leaders, experts, and special guests share transparent information with the Cisco community. These meetings began In fiscal 2021 2 million Team Space Check -Ins were submitted 85% of employees submitted Check-Ins FUTURE INTRO POWER INCLUSIVE 2021 Cisco Purpose Report | csr.cisco.com | ESG Reporting Hub 50