Our People
We strive to foster an environment of belonging, vibrancy and happiness to support our people and their careers.
A place where everyone can belong
At Ciena, we strive to foster an inclusive culture where we can all belong. Our employee resource groups engage our people in the diversity of cultures and traditions represented by our global workforce. We encourage our teams to take our conscious inclusion training workshops and we also survey our people annually to gauge how we're doing and where we can improve.
Our culture of belonging
Together, we create a culture where everyone can belong and truly be themselves.
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Our people stories
Our people live our values and demonstrate their passion for being allies and leading as their true selves.
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Wellbeing
We are dedicated to fostering an experience of vibrancy and happiness for our people. To help achieve this, we offer a holistic approach to wellbeing.
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We invest in our people’s learning and development — offering opportunities where they can continue to thrive in their careers at all stages. We offer training programs that include a virtual learning platform, early-in-career and new graduate development programs, manager and leadership development programs, a mentorship program, on-the-job coaching, and tuition reimbursement.
Insights
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Supporting unique career journeys at Ciena
Discover the supports available to Ciena employees for exploring engaging and fulfill...
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Finding the right fit: Stories from early career professionals at Ciena
Two early in career team members share their stories of how inclusion helped them cho...
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Making a difference by volunteering with the Ciena Solutions Challenge
Read how volunteering with the Ciena Solutions Challenge made a lasting impact on bot...
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Mentorship: how these unique relationships can boost careers and increase satisfaction
Ciena loves mentorship! Read about the mentoring resources available to team members ...
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