By Ana Altchek
Publication Date: 2026-01-15 13:03:00
AI use could make the difference between being up for promotion — or getting passed over.
Cisco released a report on Thursday that found that active AI users at the tech company were more likely to be promoted faster. Employees recommended for promotion used AI 50% more often than those who were not recommended, the report said.
It also said that active AI users, which it describes as those who consistently use the technology, are 40% more likely to be distinguished as “critical to retain.”
“These patterns suggest that Cisco is becoming a place where AI skills are not only developed but rewarded,” the report said.
The findings, conducted by Cisco’s People Intelligence team over the past year, are based on data from a comprehensive analysis focused on AI tool adoption, usage, experience, and impact within the company.
