Retaining the best talent requires listening to employee feedback. While our employees have multiple ways to provide feedback, the Cisco Pulse Census provides a confidential and standardized means for employees to assess their work environment. This gives both managers and Cisco leadership clear information to act upon.

Consisting of 54 questions, the Pulse Survey focuses on topics that measure employee commitment, and allows for baseline comparisons year over year or group to group. Our latest survey showed a six percentage point increase in the number of respondents who look forward to a long-term career at Cisco. Also, 83 percent of respondents rate Cisco as a great place to work.

Topics of the Cisco Pulse Census

• Career development
• Job satisfaction
• Relationship with management and peers
• Understanding the business
• Honesty and ethics
• Empowerment
• Results and recognition

Cisco Pulse Census Results

Subject Area	Q3 FY2006 All Employees	Q2 FY2006 Snapshot	Q4 FY2005 Snapshot	Q3 FY2005 Snapshot	Q2 FY2005 Snapshot
Cisco as a Place to Work	85%	80%	81%	78%	81%
Teamwork and Cooperation	84%	83%	80%	79%	79%
Understanding the Business	82%	77%	81%	77%	80%
Empowerment	81%	70%	79%	77%	78%
Honesty and Ethics	78%	76%	75%	73%	75%
Job Satisfaction	76%	73%	74%	72%	75%
Manager	76%	73%	74%	72%	75%
Workgroup	75%	72%	73%	72%	73%
Career Development	70	66	69	65	70%
Results and Recognition	63%	59%	57%	54%	57%

Notes:

1. "Snapshot" refers to a survey of a random sampling of Cisco employees.
2. "All Employees" refers to a survey distributed to all Cisco employees. Q3 FY06 was Cisco's first survey of this kind.
3. Data shown represents the average percentage of respondents who agree or strongly agree with the statements in each category.