As we try to construct an Inclusive Future for All, the work we do to enhance inclusion and belonging for LGBTQ+ Cisco staff is crucial. On this spirit, we’re proud to share that Cisco has been acknowledged by the 2023 Office Delight Affect Awards as an Ambassador-level achiever with a 78% score. Our score is among the Most Improved year-over-year amongst tons of of firms. Cisco was additionally the Prime Scorer by Business Sector within the Info & Communication Business class.
Office Delight
Primarily based within the Netherlands, Office Delight’s mission is to drive LGBTQ+ inclusion within the office the world over by elevating consciousness and offering measurement, analysis, and networking alternatives. Their World Benchmark is the go-to measurement device of LGBTQ+ insurance policies and practices for worldwide employers, giving taking part firms a tailor-made overview of their group’s LGBTQ+ insurance policies and practices. Among the many 120+ taking part firms, many are our prospects, companions, and opponents, which permits us to know how Cisco measures towards different firms enthusiastic about inclusion.
Cisco’s Achievement
Our 78% score was the best rating ever given to Cisco within the 10 years our firm has participated within the World Benchmark, and we’re amongst solely 11 firms acknowledged within the Ambassador tier. With a 26% improve in our score, Cisco can also be one of the crucial improved amongst firms taking part within the Benchmark. A few of the actions that contributed to this achievement embrace: the seen assist from Cisco management, our LGBTQ+ Social Justice Fund, the launch of Pronouns in our Cisco Worker Central (CEC) Listing, Cisco’s Self-ID program, and our Gender Affirmation insurance policies.
“It has been both an effort and an honour to drive Cisco’ participation in the Global Benchmark. I am very proud to see that the recent progress made for LGBTQIA+ employees at Cisco is reflected in our outstanding and record-breaking results for 2023. This shows the true power of collaboration globally and across organisations; together we can truly make a difference for our employees.”
– Anna Chekelova (she/her), Delight Netherlands & World Assessments Lead
Driving Inclusion
These achievements wouldn’t be doable with out the tireless work of the World Delight Inclusive Group, sponsors, the Workplace of Range, Fairness and Inclusion, the Individuals, Course of & Coverage group and the Advantages staff, and lots of different Cisco leaders, groups and people who drive inclusion of LGBTQ+ staff at Cisco each day. A particular due to the Netherlands chapter of the Delight Inclusive Group, who partnered with Office Delight to evaluate how we’re doing and the best way to constantly enhance as a frontrunner in LGBTQ+ inclusion.
“As a People & Communities representative and an ambassador for the Pride & Allies Community, it was my privilege to accept this award on behalf of Cisco. In my years as an HR leader, I have experienced firsthand what inclusion can do to improve engagement and performance. This award shows how Cisco’s Inclusive Communities, powered by diverse employees and their allies, can change our company and industry for the better. Together, we power an inclusive future for all.”
– Jack Naidoo (he/him), Individuals & Communities Director – EMEA North
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