How many people has Cisco laid off?

Cisco has laid off a total of 13,950 employees across 3 reported layoff rounds. The first tracked event was in November 2022 and the most recent was in August 2024.

Is Cisco still hiring?

While Cisco has conducted layoffs, many large companies continue to hire in certain divisions even during restructuring periods. We recommend checking the Cisco careers page directly and browsing our job board for current openings.

What should I do if I was laid off from Cisco?

File for unemployment benefits immediately, review your severance agreement, and update your resume. Use our free Resume Builder to create an ATS-optimized resume, check market rates with our Salary Calculator, and explore open positions on our job board. Networking with former colleagues is also valuable — many find new roles through referrals within 3-6 months.

Cisco Layoffs

Cisco has laid off 13,950 employees across 3 rounds since 2022.

13,950

Total Laid Off

Rounds

Technology

Industry

Aug 2024

Most Recent

Layoff Timeline

August 14, 2024

5,600 employees(7% of workforce)

Cisco executed its second layoff of 2024, cutting 5,600 more employees to fund AI and cybersecurity investments.

February 14, 2024

4,250 employees(5% of workforce)

Cisco laid off 4,250 employees as it restructured around AI and cybersecurity, cutting legacy networking roles.

November 16, 2022

4,100 employees(5% of workforce)

Cisco cut about 4,100 jobs as part of a restructuring plan to focus on higher-growth areas.

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Cisco Layoffs

Cisco has laid off 13,950 employees across 3 rounds since 2022.

13,950

Total Laid Off

Rounds

Technology

Industry

Aug 2024

Most Recent

Layoff Timeline

August 14, 2024

5,600 employees(7% of workforce)

Cisco executed its second layoff of 2024, cutting 5,600 more employees to fund AI and cybersecurity investments.

February 14, 2024

4,250 employees(5% of workforce)

Cisco laid off 4,250 employees as it restructured around AI and cybersecurity, cutting legacy networking roles.

November 16, 2022

4,100 employees(5% of workforce)

Cisco cut about 4,100 jobs as part of a restructuring plan to focus on higher-growth areas.

Were you affected? Here’s what to do next.

Update Your Resume

Free ATS-optimized resume builder

Check Market Rates

Know your worth before negotiating

Browse Open Jobs

Thousands of active listings

Cisco Layoffs

Layoff Timeline

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Cisco Layoffs

Layoff Timeline

Were you affected? Here’s what to do next.

Frequently Asked Questions

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