Cisco Cutting Nearly 4,000 Jobs in 2026, Looking to “Win in the AI Era”

Is Cisco Cutting Jobs in 2026?

Yes — Cisco Systems (Cisco) is planning to eliminate nearly 4,000 jobs, or around 5% of its global workforce, in 2026.

CEO Chuck ⁠Robbins said in a blog post on the tech giant’s website that most of the affected staffers will be notified on May 14.

“The companies that will win in the AI era will be those with focus, urgency, and the discipline to continuously shift investment toward the areas where demand and long-term value creation are strongest,” the blog post reads.

Impact on Canadian Staff

It remains unclear if Canadian employees at Cisco are being let go.

According to LinkedIn, the company currently has more than 2,200 workers in the country.

More Cisco Layoff Coverage

For a full overview of layoffs at Cisco and the rights that non-unionized employees in Canada have in this situation, see our Cisco Layoffs & Severance Guide.

Disclaimer: The materials above are provided as general information about the rights of non-unionized employees in Canada. It is not specific to any one company and SHOULD NOT be read as suggesting any improper conduct on the part of any specific employer, or a relationship between Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and a specific employer.