How one of the world’s largest tech companies manages human resources

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The ways in which one of the world’s largest technology companies manages its human resources and skills development in 2022, is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Fran Katsoudas.

Topics of discussion include: Cisco’s strategy around finding and retain talent in its ranks; the group’s investment in skills development; the impact of a global economic downturn on human resource management; and trends in hybrid work.
5 Oct 2022 English South Africa Business News · News

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