Cisco strives to treat employees, and the communities in which we serve, with respect and dignity.
A supporter of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights
and Global Compact, Cisco's codes of conduct, employee policies and guidelines substantially incorporate laws and ethical principles including those pertaining to freedom of association, non-discrimination, privacy, collective bargaining, compulsory and child labor, immigration and wages and hours.
Consistent with Cisco's culture and applicable laws, employees are encouraged to:
- promote a safe, healthy and supportive work environment where employees can contribute their skills; and
- participate with local stakeholders in addressing community well-being, social and economic development and environmental preservation.
Employees shall respect the human rights and dignity of others as outlined in the Code of Business Conduct, employee policies, and guidelines or local laws applying and abiding within the scope of their individual roles and responsibilities to whichever sets higher standards.
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