This ranking evaluates how Fortune 500 companies are deploying AI, and how technology leaders value those investments relative to industry peers.

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The companies on the Global 500 employ 70.2 million people, and their revenue represents more than one-third of the world’s GDP.

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With a combined revenue of $21 trillion and $2.1 trillion in profits, the 2026 Fortune 500 is the definitive list of America's largest companies.

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Fortune partnered with Great Place to Work to analyze survey feedback representing more than 70,000 U.S. employees.

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Employees say:"At Cisco, our conscious culture is the cornerstone that makes this company an exceptional place to work. We foster an environment where collaboration and mutual support are paramount, creating a family-like atmosphere rather than a competitive one. Our employees are encouraged to uplift and recognize each other's achievements, inspiring one another to excel. Additionally, Cisco offers outstanding benefits, including the flexibility of telecommuting, which has allowed me to stay connected with colleagues both in-office and remotely for over 15 years. This commitment to inclusivity and support is what truly sets Cisco apart as a great place to work!"

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The 300 companies on this year’s list brought in over $12.5 trillion in revenue for the latest 12 months, with the median revenue figure at $24 billion.

America's Most Innovative Companies

This year's 100 Best Companies to Work For are rebuilding the social contract at work so people feel supported, trusted, and future-ready as they undergo that transition.

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Cisco provides AI training, an AI-powered digital agent, and a Networking Academy to its staffers. Cisconians also get quarterly Day for Me breaks and up to 80 hours of paid time off per year to volunteer, both in their communities and through other companywide programs. Employees say: "Cisco has truly been the most remarkable company I've had the privilege to work for. The welcoming and vibrant environment nurtures creativity and teamwork, while providing unwavering support both professionally and personally. Cisco's dedication to employee well-being shines through its conscious culture, which champions empathy, kindness, and continuous learning. Moreover, the diverse career opportunities and benefits offered make Cisco an outstanding place to grow and thrive."&nbsp;

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The region's best workplaces put integrity, inclusion, and respect at the center of their workplace culture.

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Cisco Systems ranks No. 4 on the 2025 Best Companies to Work For Southeast Asia.

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Organizations are assessed on their efforts to create great workplaces—and positively impact people and communities across the world.

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Cisco Systems ranks No. 3 on the 2025 World’s 25 Best Workplaces list.

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The companies on this annual list make a conscious effort to be supportive, inclusive workplaces.

Employees say:"I have excellent leadership that supports my decisions and encourages me to explore new ideas. Every day, I have the opportunity to identify different ways to improve our processes and enhance employee experiences. I am recognized and rewarded for the work I do and the contributions I make to Cisco."

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Companies that foster an environment that supports professional growth are more likely to thrive and successfully adopt digital innovation. Here are the 100 best places to work in Europe—and how they stay that way.

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Cisco Systems ranks 5 on this year’s Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For – Europe list.

Fortune 100 Best Companies To Work For – Europe

See which workplaces made this year's list.

Employees say:"Company culture is very supportive and collaborative. I have had multiple instances where my peers were more than willing and helping to achieve a common goal. There were couple projects which were completed way ahead of schedule. Manager is very clear in setting the expectations and is an excellent mentor guiding us in right direction. We are always encouraged to develop our skills and improve with no hand-holding. Glad to be part of this organization."

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The corporations on our annual list of the world's 500 largest companies combined to generate $41.7 trillion in revenue over the past year.

Fortune partnered with Great Place to Work to analyze survey feedback representing nearly 85,000 U.S. employees.

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Employees say:"We talk about being inclusive all the time but at Cisco it is real. We have the opportunity to engage deeply with people of different backgrounds on a regular basis and I think that is unique to Cisco. We are given tons of opportunities even on a weekly basis to interact with people from across the globe through events, trainings, stretch assignments, collaboration events etc., where we get the chance to interact and truly work with people that we would maybe never meet or experience and that breaks down barriers of all kinds. Cisco works to bring people together and let them shine with each other and that is unique and awesome!"

Almost $20 trillion in revenue—and a record-breaking $1.87 trillion in profits. Introducing the 2025 Fortune 500, the definitive list of the biggest companies in America.

The top companies on our list have one thing in common: Staff largely trust leadership to see them as well-rounded people and reward them for a job well done.

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Cisco’s U.S. staff receive learning opportunities through its Networking Academy and AI programming. It has also developed an AI chatbot to assist workers. Cisco ERGs focus on such topics as sustainability, startups, and philanthropy.    Employees say: "Cisco supports its people. Cisco leadership always put our families and physical and mental health first. Cisco encourages its people to bring our true selves to work, because we are more productive and happy people when we can share who we really are."

The 300 companies on this year’s list brought in over $12.6 trillion in revenue for the latest 12 months, with the median revenue figure at $22 billion.

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Employees say:"I love that we are given complete flexibility with remote work. As a parent, this is a HUGE benefit for me. I am able to provide at home nanny care for my child and don't have a commute adding unnecessary time to a day that is already too short."

Organizations are assessed on their efforts to create great workplaces and positively impact people and communities across multiple countries around the world.

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Cisco ranks No. 4 on the 2024 World’s 25 Best Workplaces list.

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Employees say:"I believe my company is a fantastic place to work. I especially appreciate the remote working options, management's understanding that the quality of work is more important than the location. Additionally recognition for good work, and the emphasis on maintaining a healthy work-life balance makes Cisco a great place to work."

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Renowned worldwide for its software, networking, security and computing services, Cisco puts the same level of thought into its employee proposition as it does into its cutting-edge technology. A clearly defined 'Conscious Culture' model embraces three areas; 'environment' (a commitment to workplace respect and equity, including a Full Spectrum Diversity policy); 'characteristics' (a set of guiding principals and behaviors role-modelled by leadership) and 'experience' (the day-to-day experiences employees undergo working for the company). Sustainability is a strong focus across Europe, with paper cup and glass-free sites established, and personalized mugs and water bottles on hand to help employees do their part. CSR is also prioritized, with the company having positively impacted 1 billion people through social impact grants and signature programs.

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Employees say:"Cisco encompasses an environment of inclusion that speaks directly to their employees. It provides the needed tools to expand beyond the daily responsibilities and encourages growth within the company. I've seen this company reward great people in my short time here by moving them up to different roles and that reassures me how Cisco honors everyone's contribution. I feel my work is appreciated and that I am not just filling a position. I consistently feel a part of the bigger picture and celebrate in the overall success of Cisco. It allows a work/home life balance better than any company I had previously worked for in almost 30 years of employment."

The corporations on our annual list posted aggregate revenues of $41 trillion for the second year in a row.

Fortune partners with global people analytics firm Great Place to Work to analyze survey feedback representing employees from companies across the U.S.

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Employees say:&nbsp;"I always feel well taken care of at this company. Cisco has not only invested in my professional growth, but also has allowed me to provide a wonderful life for my family. Cisco's people first focus allows me to be a present mother as well as grow my career. I am VERY thankful for Cisco!"

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Industries included in the sector are computers, internet services, IT services, semiconductors, and software companies.

Fortune Sector Leaders: Technology

Fortune partnered with Great Place to Work to analyze survey feedback representing nearly 80,000 U.S. employees.

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Employees say: &nbsp;"I always feel well taken care of at this company. Cisco has not only invested in my professional growth, but also has allowed me to provide a wonderful life for my family. Cisco's people first focus allows me to be a present mother as well as grow my career. I am VERY thankful for Cisco!"&nbsp;

The Fortune 500, in its 70th year in 2024, ranks the biggest U.S. companies by revenue.

Creating a more empathetic workplace looks like staying loyal to workers, emphasizing D&I initiatives, and paying well.

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Cisco is slimming down: Although its headcount has barely budged over the past several years, the digital communications giant announced it would be letting go over 4,000 staff in February of 2024. But it hasn’t let that get in the way of its lofty ESG goals, which employees cite as one of the things they like best about Cisco. The San Jose–based company launched the Cisco Aspire Fund in 2020, through which it’s investing $50 million in startups led by diverse leaders and helping them grow by bringing them into the Cisco ecosystem. The company has committed to hybrid work as part of its long-term workplace model, drafting a set of ground rules on issues such as shared office space and sustainability, and engaging employees in conversations around workplace policies. To attract and retain workers outside traditional urban centers, Cisco is looking at shifting some facilities to smaller, more dispersed locations that are nevertheless easy to access through multiple means of transport, thus enabling customers and partners to visit and teams to collaborate in a hybrid way.

The 200 companies on this list are transforming industries from the inside out.

Building a culture of trust and transparency is essential to help everyone thrive, especially in rocky economic times.

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Cisco, like many technology companies, is at an inflection point after letting go of roughly 4,800 workers at the beginning of 2023. Layoffs can hurt even strong company cultures, but the digital communications and technology conglomerate does have a solid foundation that can help it weather the recent upheaval and maintain its No. 1 spot for the third consecutive year. Cisco’s inclusive workplace is built on a strong sense of purpose that comes through in projects like the <a href="https://www.cisco.com/c/m/en_us/about/csr/esg-hub.html">Purpose Report</a> and <a href="https://www.cisco.com/c/m/en_us/about/csr/esg-hub.html">ESG Reporting Hub</a>, where the company has been publicly detailing progress on its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives since 2005.​ Amanda Cumberland, director of ESG strategy and reporting, insights, and impact at Cisco, <a href="https://blogs.cisco.com/csr/people-behind-purpose-at-cisco-how-a-passion-for-measuring-impact-led-to-a-leadership-role-in-esg-reporting">recently wrote</a> about how proud she is of the difference Cisco makes for people and the world. “We don’t have it all figured out yet, but we want to keep learning and doing more,” she says.

The corporations on our annual list of the world’s largest companies delivered a record $41 trillion in aggregate revenues.

The 300 companies on this list are transforming industries from the inside out.

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Employees say: 
 
"Cisco's flexibility through the pandemic, competitive rewards and benefits, and purpose make it a great place to work. We are always trying to be better and ensure our future success by doing good for the world. I have seen my career grow with Cisco over the 16 years I have been here and am excited about what we will do next. Our focus on our people is clear, and makes it a great place to work!"

Fortune partnered with Great Place to Work to analyze survey feedback representing nearly 100,000 U.S. employees.

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Employees say: 
 
"Cisco really cares about its people. One example is 'a day for me,' which are days off throughout the year when Cisco shuts down to let employees recharge. We also have a company-wide shutdown at the end of the year, which allows the whole company time off to spend with family over the holidays. Cisco also cares about the environment, and social justice, and has a strong commitment to diversity and equality. Our ELT is very approachable and has addressed challenges head-on. They have shown strong leadership in addressing employee concerns around the many challenges we face in the world today. The culture here is really what makes Cisco a great place to work. It really is a family, and people want the best for each other and the company."

At winning companies, 88% of employees would recommend their employer to friends and family.

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Employees say: 
 
"I joined Cisco a year ago because I had two young children and a job in tech that gave me zero mental capacity to show up as a present mom. I came for the promise of a culture where I could be both—a mom and a professional. Cisco is the first company where I have truly felt empowered and supported in both. It is the first company I have worked at where the decision-making lines up with the talk track for work-life balance."

The companies on this list are mobilizing the creative tools of capitalism to help solve social problems.

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One-third of the world’s population remains digitally disconnected, and those most impacted by economic inequality are more likely to lack access. Cisco’s Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) program, established in 2015, aims to address this digital divide. To date, CDA has invested hundreds of millions of dollars in over 1,500 active or completed projects in 49 countries. In the U.S., these projects have included expanding access to free Wi-Fi for approximately 40,000 people in Fort Worth, Tex., and installing broadband services in Orangeburg, S.C., home to two historically black colleges and universities. Abroad, Cisco introduced mobile doctor’s offices for the elderly and refugees in Germany, and helped rural villages get online in India. The good deeds also build business good will: Over the 2023 fiscal year, Cisco says, the CDA project generated a 2,400% return on investment, measured by the dollar amount of incremental bookings for Cisco services and products generated by CDA investments.

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Fortune partnered with Great Place to Work to analyze survey feedback representing nearly half a million U.S. employees.

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Employees say: 
 
"What seems to stand out about Cisco is that I, as an employee, matter. Not only in my small segment with my direct team, but also at every level at the company. We are constantly informed that our voices matter, and it's clear that the leadership team is listening. The company has been at the forefront of speaking out on societal issues—from the pandemic, to the economy, politics, and more. There's the idea of being on the 'right side of history,' and I feel like Cisco is one company that fits that description."

The Fortune 500, in its 69th year in 2023, ranks the biggest U.S. companies by revenue.

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The networking and telecommunications hardware company dropped eight places on the Fortune 500, with $12 billion in revenue in 2022, a 3.5% increase over 2021. 
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 	<li>Cisco began previously announced layoffs in December, cutting nearly 700 jobs, with more layoffs expected. Executives had announced a “limited business restructuring” in November that they said would affect about 5% of Cisco’s global workforce of roughly 80,000—about 4,000 employees.</li> 
 	<li>Cisco purchased the cloud security company Valtix in February of 2023.</li> 
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Just as it dominates our economy, Big Tech now dominates Fortune’s annual ranking of corporate reputation.

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When it comes to supporting employees, flexibility, diversity, and a few extra paid days off go a long way.

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Cisco continues to excel at prioritizing employees’ success not only at work but in their everyday lives, and that stood out during the early days of the pandemic. But even as workers have started to return to campuses across the country, the company remains committed to employees’ welfare through programs and partnerships like those with Vida Health, which offers free digital therapy, as well as coaching around ​​nutrition, weight loss, mental health, and sleep goals. That commitment makes a difference to workers: 98% of survey respondents say they are “proud to tell others” they work at Cisco. “Cisco doesn’t just talk. They listen, learn, and innovate. There’s a reason they’re one of the best places to work, and I see it in action every day,” says Raleigh-based employee Mollie Pinckney.

Aggregate sales hit $37.8 trillion last year—an increase of 19%, the highest annual growth rate in the list’s history.

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Employees say: 
 
“The leadership visibly and consistently exemplifies ALL of our company values and culture in everything they do. Our leadership is transparent and authentic. We "feel" a connection to Cisco. It's not just a paycheck and a responsibility.... Cisco and my work here is my true passion. I feel appreciated, valued, and respected in everything I contribute, which makes me want to contribute more. There is NO other company I have worked for or with in my entire career that so strongly knocks the ball out of the park on EVERY operational and cultural front like Cisco does. LOVE WORKING HERE!!”

Based on employee reports, Bay Area-headquartered companies excel at fostering wellness.

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Employees say: 
 
“Cisco is the best place to work for me—it has always been. Cisco cares, rewards, connects. Cisco is there when I need it; I am also there when I am needed.”

Organizations on this annual list positively impact people and communities across multiple countries.

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Employees say: 
 
“I love the passion for great technology that we create and deliver and the passion for the people. I love seeing diversity across all levels and the opportunity to thrive as a woman. This is the first time in 20 yrs that I've had a woman leader and her leader is a woman. It's great to see role models that are like me.”

To determine millennials' workplace preferences, Fortune's research partner Great Place to Work analyzed feedback representing more than 6.1 million U.S. employees.

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Employees say: 
 
“Everyone is accepted, no matter what. We bring our true selves to work every day and are encouraged to have interests outside of work. I have never worked for a company that allows the flexibility and trust in their employees to get things done. I feel safe and supported in my role and on my team, and I am so grateful to work in an organization that puts their employees first.”

This year’s Fortune 500 marks the 68th running of the list.

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Networking and telecommunications hardware company Cisco continued to face challenges in 2021 as cloud computing grows in prominence. It dropped 11 spots on the Fortune 500, and its revenue remained relatively stagnant, increasing only 1% to $49.8 billion. The company’s early-2021 acquisitions—including communications software firm IMImobile and optical communications company Acacia Communications—haven’t yet done much to change the company’s growth trajectory. The ongoing global semiconductor shortage has also crimped sales of Cisco’s core hardware products.

After a year in which humanity leaned more heavily than ever on tech giants, see which companies topped Fortune's ranking of corporate reputation.

Our 2021 list of the 100 best companies to work for, as ranked by their employees. See which companies made the list.

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The company that makes much of the gear powering the Internet tops this year’s list after dealing with the pandemic better than most. When the world started shutting down, Cisco delayed already announced layoffs and extended pay and benefits for affected workers. Cisco also continued to pay hourly employees even when office shutdowns kept them from coming to work. Placing a focus on employee well-being, Cisco ramped up communications, expanded benefits and access to mental health services, and provided multiple “Days for Me” for employees to step back and recharge. Long known for its community engagement, Cisco created a website to help remote students and donated unused videoconferencing gear to bolster telemedicine offerings at local medical facilities. “The attention that the executive team pays to the health and welfare of the surrounding community is extraordinary,” one employee notes.

Total revenue for the world’s biggest companies fell 4.8% to $31.7 trillion this year—the first decline in half a decade.

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<span data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;The cloud on the horizon for Cisco is, well, the cloud. The networking giant faces continued challenges selling switches and routers as many businesses turn to cloud computing. Underscoring the point: Sales dropped 5% year over year to $49.3 billion in the company’s most recent fiscal year, ended July 25, 2020. To revive growth, Cisco went on a spending spree. In December, Cisco said it would buy communications software firm IMImobile for $730 million in a bid to bolster its WebEx videoconferencing and contact center business. A month later, Cisco agreed to acquire optical communications company Acacia Communications for $4.5 billion to boost its networking tech. &quot;}" data-sheets-userformat="{&quot;2&quot;:12673,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;10&quot;:2,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:11}">The cloud on the horizon for Cisco is, well, the cloud. The networking giant faces continued challenges selling switches and routers as many businesses turn to cloud computing. Underscoring the point: Sales dropped 5% year over year to $49.3 billion in the company’s most recent fiscal year, ended July 25, 2020. To revive growth, Cisco went on a spending spree. In December, Cisco said it would buy communications software firm IMImobile for $730 million in a bid to bolster its WebEx videoconferencing and contact center business. A month later, Cisco agreed to acquire optical communications company Acacia Communications for $4.5 billion to boost its networking tech.

Caring leaders at the Best Workplaces in Technology have been preparing their companies to thrive as the business world emerges from the COVID downturn.

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Employees say: 
“I learn and discover a lot about myself at a personal and professional level here and how we can make a difference to those around us and even those who are not. I've received so much I have nothing but gratitude and loyalty.” 
Read the Great Place to Work review .

These companies empower employees to bring their whole selves to work, prioritize their well-being, and grow in their careers.

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Employees say: 
 
“Having a boss that encourages me to use my decision-making ability and backs my decisions is very empowering.”

Companies on this year's list earned recognition based on surveys of 19.8 million employees worldwide.

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The companies on this year's list make a conscious effort to be supportive, inclusive workplaces.

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Employees say: 
 
“This pandemic has only made it more clear that Cisco is the BEST place to work. I felt a great amount of stress on how I was going to manage WFH and my family life but Cisco as a whole has made it clear that their best interest is their employees!”

This year’s Fortune 500 marks the 67th running of the list.

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<span data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;The cloud on the horizon for Cisco is, well, the cloud. The networking giant faces continued challenges selling switches and routers as many businesses turn to cloud computing. Underscoring the point: Sales dropped 5% year over year to $49.3 billion in the company’s most recent fiscal year, ended July 25, 2020. To revive growth, Cisco went on a spending spree. In December, Cisco said it would buy communications software firm IMImobile for $730 million in a bid to bolster its WebEx videoconferencing and contact center business. A month later, Cisco agreed to acquire optical communications company Acacia Communications for $4.5 billion to boost its networking tech. &quot;}" data-sheets-userformat="{&quot;2&quot;:12673,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;10&quot;:2,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:11}">The cloud on the horizon for Cisco is, well, the cloud. The networking giant faces continued challenges selling switches and routers as many businesses turn to cloud computing. Underscoring the point: Sales dropped 5% year over year to $49.3 billion in the company’s most recent fiscal year, ended July 25, 2020. To revive growth, Cisco went on a spending spree. In December, Cisco said it would buy communications software firm IMImobile for $730 million in a bid to bolster its WebEx videoconferencing and contact center business. A month later, Cisco agreed to acquire optical communications company Acacia Communications for $4.5 billion to boost its networking tech.

We surveyed tens of thousands of employees to create this list of millennials’ favorite workplaces.

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Employees say: 
 
“I am provided a wide variety of training to expand my personal knowledge base and granted time to complete the training when possible. No other job I've had allowed for such a level of personal growth and flexibility in learning new skills.”

For an astounding 13th straight year, Apple claims the top spot in Fortune’s annual ranking of corporate reputation, based on a survey of almost 3,800 executives, directors, and analysts.

Our 2020 list of the 100 best companies as ranked by their employees. See which companies made the list.

This year's Fortune Global 500 generated $33.3 trillion in revenues and $2.1 trillion in profits.

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Cisco Systems has long dominated the markets for the networking gear and switches that companies use to connect to the web. In recent years, that business has been under significant pressure, as more customers buy cloud-computing resources in a pay-as-you-go model from others, rather than buying data-center gear. In December, Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins announced one of the company’s boldest efforts yet to reinvigorate itself: selling specialized networking chips. That initiative provides Cisco with a new product that even customers that make their own networking gear may want or need to buy. Widening demand for 5G connectivity is also an opportunity for Cisco: At the end of 2019, the company was reportedly in negotiations with over 100 telecom operators to help them deploy 5G networks.

This year's list of best workplaces in technology value people, not just as employees, but as humans.

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Employees say: 
“Cisco is a place I'm proud to work. The people I work with are so intelligent and willing to help others. I've never worked somewhere where everyone collaborates so well and there's such a team-friendly environment. People helping people is the norm.” 
Read Great Place to Work review .

The 35 companies highlighted on this year's list promote growth, transparency, and diversity in the workplace.

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Employees say: 
 
"Cisco is inclusive, loves new ideas, encourages employees to be their best, and wants to make a difference in the communities in which we work and the world. I could not be more proud to work here." 
 
Read Great Place to Work review .

Companies on this year's list earned national recognition in at least five different countries worldwide—and as many as 39 countries.

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Employees say: 
 
“I couldn't be happier and would recommend anyone apply here. I'm able to telecommute full time, which increases my focus and productivity and allows me the flexibility to be with my family when I am needed.”

This year's Fortune 500 marks the 66th running of the list.

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We surveyed tens of thousands of young employees to create this list of millennials’ favorite workplaces.

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Employees say: 
 
"Cisco is a the greatest company on this planet. I've been with Cisco since college and it has provided a life that I wouldn't give up for anything. I believe in our leadership, and I believe in the direction that Cisco is going."

Here are the World's Most Admired Companies for 2019 as ranked in their industries. See who made the list.

Our 2019 list of the 100 best companies as ranked by their employees. See which companies made the list.

This year's Fortune Global 500 generated $27.7 trillion in revenues and $1.5 trillion in profits.

Companies on this year's list earned national recognition in at least five different countries worldwide—and as many as 33 countries.

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At the Best Workplaces for Women, company leaders foster mentorship and career growth.

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A mid-level manager says: 
 
"Love the focus on gender, culture, age, and sexual orientation diversity. We try to fully live our values every day! Every day I work here I am more excited to be here than the last. I love how our HR team continues to re-invent itself to be relevant." 
 
Read the Great Place to Work review .

This year's Fortune 500 marks the 65th running of the list.

Here are the World's Most Admired Companies for 2018 as ranked in their industries. See who made the list.

Our 2018 list of the 100 best companies as ranked by their employees. See which companies made the list.

This year's Fortune 500 marks the 64th running of the list.

Here’s our look at 57 companies that do well by doing good.

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Employees say: 
 
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"People here believe in innovation, treating others fair and helping when you. Cisco celebrates everything. I'm still amazed that I've come across so many talented people with humble personalities and the willingness to help others." 
 
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"I have had amazing access to top management (including C-suite) to provide my input on initiatives. If there is something that I think should be fixed, I am not only heard, but am encouraged to pursue a solution. Cisco strives to do all it can to make lives better for employees. There is also so much freedom to work across the organization and to learn about what everyone is working on— building networks, connecting cars, stopping cyber attacks, optimizing data centers, machine learning— and to work with them on developing cutting-edge solutions." 
 
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Here are the World's Most Admired Companies for 2017 as ranked in their industries. See who made the list.

Our 2017 list of the 100 best companies as ranked by their employees. See which companies made the list.

This year's Fortune 500 marks the 63rd running of the list.

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Employees say: 
 
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"As a millennial who has been at Cisco for eight years, I can say that the company has always fostered an environment for me to achieve my professional goals. My relationship with Cisco has been one of loyalty, on both sides of the table." 
 
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"We are a dog-friendly office, so employees can bring their pets, which definitely boosts morale. There is visible LGBTQ support around the office, which is wonderful since it makes all employees immediately feel welcome and shows that that this is a place of love and respect. Also, we have a ton of food and drink options in-house." 
 
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Here are the World's Most Admired Companies for 2016 as ranked in their industries. See who made the list.

Google/Alphabet is the No. 1 place to work for the seventh time in 10 years. Six newcomers include Veterans United at No. 30, Hilton Hotels at No. 56, and Slalom Consulting at No. 100. IKEA’s U.S. arm returns to the list, along with GoDaddy and Sheetz.

This year's Fortune Global 500 generated $27.6 trillion in revenues and $1.5 trillion in profits.

This year's Fortune 500 marks the 62nd running of the list.

The second annual ranking of the best employers for workers 35 and under.

best workplaces for millennials 2016- Cisco Systems

"First line supervisors are very calm and collected when dealing with employees. I have found that my opinion is always valued and that I can raise personal and professional concerns without concern for negative repercussions. The company encourages a flexible work schedule/commute that allows for a great deal of work-life balance," says one millennial employee. 
 
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According to another millennial worker: "I love how open and approachable everyone in the company is. It's easy to be on a first-name basis with executives, and even as someone early in my career, I feel my opinions and views are valued." 
 
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Business insiders have spoken: Asked which companies they most admire, more than 4,100 executives, directors, and analysts chose these top 50 All-Stars.

This year’s list marks Fortune's 18th year of partnering with Great Place to Work. Google ranks No.1 for the sixth time, and 16 new companies make impressive debuts, including Acuity (No. 3), Twitter (No. 24), and Riot Games (No. 13).

The world's 500 largest companies generated $31.2 trillion in revenues and $1.7 trillion in profits in 2014. Together, this year's Fortune Global 500 employ 65 million people worldwide and are represented by 36 countries.

This year's Fortune 500 marks the 61st running of the list. Wal-Mart claims the top spot again. See who made the list.

Nike, Cisco, MasterCard, SABMiller, Vodafone, Google—and 45 other companies that are doing well by doing good.

Google tops the list once again, marking its eighth appearance and fifth time as No. 1.

Global business is back. After limping through a worldwide financial crisis and economic slowdown, the 500 largest companies ranked by revenues shattered all sorts of performance records in 2013: They racked up combined revenues of $31.1 trillion, up 2.5% from 2012, and profits soared 27% to nearly $2 trillion. China’s 95 companies (up from 89 last year) posted $5.8 trillion in revenues. The U.S. has four fewer companies on the list than last year but remains (for now) the country leader, with 128 corporations on the list—including No. 1 Wal-Mart Stores—reporting $8.6 trillion in revenues. 

Wal-Mart stayed on top as its sales crept closer to half-a-trillion dollars. Apple moved into the top five. And UnitedHealth Group continued its steady climb. 

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Cisco is a global provider of networking infrastructure, designing and building everything from routers and wireless access points to the software that’s used to secure them. Founded in 1984 by a team of Stanford computer scientists, Cisco went public in 1990 and was added to the Dow Jones industrial average in 2009. Cisco made a flurry of acquisitions in the 2010s and into the 2020s. It closed in March 2024 on a $28 billion deal for Splunk, a cybersecurity and analytics firm, as part of a larger bet on companies adopting AI.

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