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Sammy’s Answer
I have worked for AT&T more than 20 years, one thing I like the most is that there are so many different jobs for each individual. Take myself for example, I have worked in Call Center, Information Technology, and Human Resources. The tuition reimbursed program is also a plus for many people. I got my master's degree with the that program.
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Michele’s Answer
I really appreciate that AT&T cares about employees, customers, and the communities in which they all live. AT&T is really committed to being a community champion and also to embracing the diversity of all those community members.
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Blessy’s Answer
Umm. I can't pick a single favorite. So, I will give you my top two.
My two favorite things about working for Cisco is:
1. Our inclusive and diverse culture:
Our core values guide us as a company and demand that we take a stand against actions that threaten the equal rights, safety and dignity of our people, both inside our company and in the communities where they live. These values are also part of Our People Deal. Our People Deal is basically a contract that articulates what the company expects from its employees, and what they can expect from Cisco.
It encourages employees to bring their whole selves to work and to create an environment of trust and mutual respect – an environment where our integrity defines and leads us. Where we say what needs to be said and hold ourselves accountable.
We are also ranked #2 on Fortune’s 100 Best Workplaces for Diversity list for 2019- https://blogs.cisco.com/diversity/diversity-award
The true inclusivity and diverse culture which is imbibed in us helps us to create a safe workplace for everybody.
2. Giving back initiatives:
The number of ways Cisco encourages giving back is endless. It is an extremely important aspect of our culture that all of us are the flagbearers of.
One of the examples is Time2Give. Through Time2Give, Cisco employees are given paid time off to volunteer and help make a positive impact. Only in the fiscal year of 2019, 447935 hours were volunteered by employees, US$25.5 million were donated through employee donations and matching gifts.
Then, of course, there are other favorite things about working for Cisco.
For instance, We are the #1 World’s Best Workplace. Where else would you wanna work?
https://www.greatplacetowork.in/worlds-best/
Learn more about Cisco's way of Giving Back: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/about/csr/impact.html
Read more about our Values and Our People Deal here: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/about/careers/we-are-cisco/people-deal.html, https://blogs.cisco.com/diversity/acting-on-our-core-values
Read about our inclusive and diverse culture: https://blogs.cisco.com/diversity
Light reading: https://blogs.cisco.com/wearecisco
Join us: https://jobs.cisco.com/
My two favorite things about working for Cisco is:
1. Our inclusive and diverse culture:
Our core values guide us as a company and demand that we take a stand against actions that threaten the equal rights, safety and dignity of our people, both inside our company and in the communities where they live. These values are also part of Our People Deal. Our People Deal is basically a contract that articulates what the company expects from its employees, and what they can expect from Cisco.
It encourages employees to bring their whole selves to work and to create an environment of trust and mutual respect – an environment where our integrity defines and leads us. Where we say what needs to be said and hold ourselves accountable.
We are also ranked #2 on Fortune’s 100 Best Workplaces for Diversity list for 2019- https://blogs.cisco.com/diversity/diversity-award
The true inclusivity and diverse culture which is imbibed in us helps us to create a safe workplace for everybody.
2. Giving back initiatives:
The number of ways Cisco encourages giving back is endless. It is an extremely important aspect of our culture that all of us are the flagbearers of.
One of the examples is Time2Give. Through Time2Give, Cisco employees are given paid time off to volunteer and help make a positive impact. Only in the fiscal year of 2019, 447935 hours were volunteered by employees, US$25.5 million were donated through employee donations and matching gifts.
Then, of course, there are other favorite things about working for Cisco.
For instance, We are the #1 World’s Best Workplace. Where else would you wanna work?
https://www.greatplacetowork.in/worlds-best/
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Anna’s Answer
AT&T is great place to thrive. There are so many opportunities to grow, whether in a specialized field or to grow the skills you have. I am amazed at all the development programs they have in place for employees which shows how much they care for their employees' growth.
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Doc’s Answer
Companies that actively improve their company culture are able to minimize employee turnover, facilitate better relationships with customers, and, ultimately, position their organization for growth.In order to create a company culture that not only attracts the best and the brightest but also helps them achieve their highest potential (while reducing turnover), it’s important to define what makes a workplace great.
Everyone looks forward to the weekend, no matter how much they enjoy their job. But if your employees are dragging themselves into work on Mondays with a cloud of doom over their heads, it should raise a red flag. Sure, salary and benefits attracted them to your organization, but they won’t reach their potential (or stay long) unless you make your company a great place to work. Making your company the place your employees want to be requires taking the time to assess your workplace and determine where you can improve the culture to help you retain that talent and succeed as a business.
A STRONG SUPPORTIVE CULTURE
I’m not talking about the superficial cultures that have become increasingly popular and are defined by having Ping-Pong tables and kegs. A truly strong culture offers mutual support, promotes trust, rewards employees’ efforts, and ensures that employees know their work is meaningful. Leaders need to understand that different approaches work better for different employees, preferably with the involvement (and empowerment) of employees. Remember to communicate clearly and be transparent when making decisions.
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH IS A PRIORITY
Instead of growing employees’ skills to match the companies needs, great companies look for ways to grow the company based on employees’ passions. They continually ask employees what they are interested in doing and how they would like to see their career unfold. You’re not going to transform the workplace overnight, so don’t get rattled by temporary setbacks and keep your eyes on the end goal. Rather than a top-down action plan, integrate the types of practices and behaviors that build trust throughout the organization.
WORK THAT IS CHALLENGING AND ENCOURAGES YOU TO GROW
Since we spend so much time with our co-workers, it’s important to like and respect them. Working with people who are supportive and understanding fosters personal connections and professional growth. People inherently want to be challenged so they can continually grow and learn new skills. Great companies expect their employees to rise to challenges and be completely engaged. Simply putting together a list of company values won’t cut it. These values must be integrated throughout the organization, including the hiring process. If a prospective new hire doesn’t seem receptive to your company’s values or culture, then it’s probably not a great match.
Everyone looks forward to the weekend, no matter how much they enjoy their job. But if your employees are dragging themselves into work on Mondays with a cloud of doom over their heads, it should raise a red flag. Sure, salary and benefits attracted them to your organization, but they won’t reach their potential (or stay long) unless you make your company a great place to work. Making your company the place your employees want to be requires taking the time to assess your workplace and determine where you can improve the culture to help you retain that talent and succeed as a business.
A STRONG SUPPORTIVE CULTURE
I’m not talking about the superficial cultures that have become increasingly popular and are defined by having Ping-Pong tables and kegs. A truly strong culture offers mutual support, promotes trust, rewards employees’ efforts, and ensures that employees know their work is meaningful. Leaders need to understand that different approaches work better for different employees, preferably with the involvement (and empowerment) of employees. Remember to communicate clearly and be transparent when making decisions.
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH IS A PRIORITY
Instead of growing employees’ skills to match the companies needs, great companies look for ways to grow the company based on employees’ passions. They continually ask employees what they are interested in doing and how they would like to see their career unfold. You’re not going to transform the workplace overnight, so don’t get rattled by temporary setbacks and keep your eyes on the end goal. Rather than a top-down action plan, integrate the types of practices and behaviors that build trust throughout the organization.
WORK THAT IS CHALLENGING AND ENCOURAGES YOU TO GROW
Since we spend so much time with our co-workers, it’s important to like and respect them. Working with people who are supportive and understanding fosters personal connections and professional growth. People inherently want to be challenged so they can continually grow and learn new skills. Great companies expect their employees to rise to challenges and be completely engaged. Simply putting together a list of company values won’t cut it. These values must be integrated throughout the organization, including the hiring process. If a prospective new hire doesn’t seem receptive to your company’s values or culture, then it’s probably not a great match.
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Catherine’s Answer
My favorite thing about working for AT&T are the opportunities in many different areas to work. With the development programs the Company has in place, pivoting to a new role or area is within anyone’s reach, if they put forth the effort. I take advantage of all the learning programs offered to Employees, continuously increasing my skills to continue to be marketable in today’s changing job climate. I have been in the same Company for many years and it is never the same; working in a lot of different areas, always changing and learning continuously all the time.
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Stephanie’s Answer
My favorite thing about working for Cricket Wireless is the culture/atmosphere in the office. Everyone knows they have a specific role to perform and tasks to accomplish. We help each other meet our individual, team, and company goals. Knowledge sharing is everywhere and no question is too small to be asked. Although there is a management hierarchy, it does not feel like there is; meaning everyone is treated with the same respect whether front-line employee taking customer calls, back-office supervisor managing a team of IT professionals, or Associate Vice President running an entire part of the business.
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Rick’s Answer
I have worked at Dell for 16 years which is a long time at a single company, but it is not uncommon at a large multinational company such as Dell. At a large company like this , you have the opportunity to contribute in many roles, organizations, and locations. It's always enjoyable to contribute in new organizations with new teams located in different countries. Each new project provides you with another network of contacts and many times new friends. One of my most favorite experiences is meeting and learning to work with new people and teams. It keeps me motivated and its never boring at a large multinational company. Also, there are endless tools and mentoring opportunities to help with your career growth throughout your career.
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Thalia’s Answer
What I really enjoy about working at U.S. Bank is how they value their employees. They are very transparent and have daily meetings to see how their employees are doing, how co-workers can help you on any projects, and to build a community within your teams. It is a great place to work with much exposure to senior leadership even in a virtual capacity. They emphasize equity and equality. U.S. Bank is a great place to work!
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karthik’s Answer
working for a company is about a lot more than just the hours you put in each day. It’s about knowing that the company values some of the same things you do (like honesty, integrity and hard work) and understanding how those values match up with your ow
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Andre’s Answer
What I like about Verizon is the constant effort by the company to ensure your well being and safety. Specifically, during this pandemic they have made it a point to keep workers safe in there homes when they can and spare no expense to keep you safe as you are working in the field. Our CEO is a very genuine person and it all starts there.
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Sarada’s Answer
I work for Dell Technologies and there are many reasons for most of the employees to love this company, top ones are
Opportunity to grow within the organisation
Diversity and Inclusion is of utmost importance in Dell Technologies
Encouraging women career growth at leadership level
Training and development opportunities to enhance skill sets
Culture Integrity and transparency of the company and many more
Opportunity to grow within the organisation
Diversity and Inclusion is of utmost importance in Dell Technologies
Encouraging women career growth at leadership level
Training and development opportunities to enhance skill sets
Culture Integrity and transparency of the company and many more
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Sarah’s Answer
At Cisco it is all about the culture and our people! It's awesome!
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Anitha’s Answer
Its always company culture and people I work with
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Blake’s Answer
Hey Jessica,
I love that my company invests in my development.
Thanks,
Blake
I love that my company invests in my development.
Thanks,
Blake
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Marie’s Answer
My favorite thing about working with SAP are the endless opportunities for personal development. If I want to learn more about the company itself, or what my colleagues in other areas do, or if I want to upskill and improve my knowledge in a technical area, SAP provides me with the time and resources to do so. It also helps that my colleagues are fantastically clever and willing to share their knowledge, as well as being all-round great people.
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Valerie’s Answer
I'm working for Dell 14years and I love the opportunity to change roles reguarly so everything stays fresh - you can upskill, learn new area's of the business and connect with more people, all while staying in the "safety" of a permanent job and an Industry I'm familar with.
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