I love The debate over what OTHER people want to do when it comes to this back to WHQ drama. It is easily the most divisive topic I have seen during my 20+ years at Nike. We should all just focus on what YOU want to do. We should not let Nike pit... — read more 

It is questionable how familiar this company is with employee marketplace today. I think they have lost touch with reality, which is most clearly seen in the fact that they want employees back to Campus? Someone needs to tell those at the top... — read more 

Get ready for April 1!

There's a lot at Nike that needs improvement, but I find it really funny when someone says that they've wasted years of their lives here. I know many people whose careers have not progressed here a whole lot, but thanks to the experience here they... — read more 

I have been hearing from people that they all are extremely happy. feeling relieved or cleansed after Nike. I can imagine the emotional part, also people keep talking about the finances improving a lot. Knowing that there is a lot of ex-nike people... — read more 

A lot of things have always depended heavily on the marketing strategy. Before I even came here, I remember being thrilled with the ways the brand was presented. I'm not saying that today's marketing strategy is bad, I don't even have the... — read more 

How can a HR department be so bad for so long? Been at Nike for 16 years and it amazes me at how horrible Nike is at identifying talent in its own company and the process we have to undergo to get a new role. Interviewed for a outside company and I... — read more 

Now they are suing everyone. Doesn’t feel like offense to me. Where is the innovation? Suing StockX for selling make believe shoes in a make believe world. Suing Lulu for a… mirror, suing former employees. Yet, not one article about any new... — read more 

Guess how that'd be paid for? Certainly not from shareholder profits or the ELT pay. Which leaves the rest of us. If this goes through, we're screwed.

How did we go from being proud to say we work at Nike to feeling ashamed for that same thing? Maybe if they start holding those in leadership accountable for all the mistakes they're making and scandals they're causing, we'd be able to turn this ship... — read more 

PHK has never made a non-portfolio purchase like this, although he was presented a sound reason for buying Nautilus, 41 years ago, for 4.7 Million. Nautilus was not exactly the Pelotonning of it's time, but the reasoning was clear, Total Fitness... — read more 

That’s the best word for what I feel now after half a year at Nike - disappointment. I thought that this was a much better company and that I would enjoy working here much more than I actually do. Maybe I'm drawing conclusions too soon? I don't... — read more 

A friend of mine in HR (not at Nike) told me that her company was given Covid relief money if all employees were vaccinated by December 31, 2021, a $4000 bonus for each employee. Does anyone know if NIke received funding for mandating that all... — read more 

Another reorg/reformulation 15 months later? Why, yes! And who is left to pull it together and make the decisions? The terrible left-overs. Sr Dirs who are so removed from the work, don't understand how anything gets done, are so worried about... — read more 

Attention anyone interested in Nike Want to know what the culture is like? Take a look at the level of activity in this forum, What do you think that says about the culture…

That will break the camels back (BOD) to oust JD? The stock is in an awful spot - where analysts are projecting $175 - what happened to $195. ELT cannot and apparently will not make a decision on return to work and they have revised it more times... — read more 

Does anyone else feel like you’re constantly being asked to educate people at this company? Repetitively the same functions, educating on the same thing? At some point, if someone isn’t getting it when is it on them to self-educate and take... — read more 

Now that I'm on my way out after two years, I can say that Nike has taught me several things for which I will forever be grateful. The main of them is that I learned what I don’t want in a career, which I now realize is just as important as is... — read more 

Anybody here about Chicago getting a new office? They’re switching locations next year which is amazing, the old location is very outdated. I always enjoy the Chicago trips…only in the summer lol

My prediction.... Nike will continue to cut domestic/ U.S. workers (FTE, ETW's) and will be completely outsourced to Poland and India with a few mid to senior-level directors managing these departments. JD will be pleased as the stakeholders will... — read more 

I don't know what people they would layoff, we barely have enough people to fill out an organization unit. Sounds like a lot of FUD on this post. Doing another massive layoff would definitely jeopardize Nike's bottom line. This is it in a nutshell... — read more 

Why are these insecure egomaniacs still employed? I've seen so much bad behavior in Sr Managers lately Taking credit for and not giving to work product done by individuals in their team. Indifference about guiding their direct reports to new... — read more 

The exodus of senior execs walking out the door continues. This time the defection is near the very top of the food chain with HK departing. “Securities filings show that HK has unloaded more than $31 million in company shares since the beginning of... — read more 

Can someone please explain why Nike employees waist sooooo much time on presentations? Where did the obsession for fluff come from?

Stock price dipping, SC issues, covid still ruling the world, political tension at home and abroad it is understandable that the company does suffer! However as they always do, they will look at the cost line and push for another re-org...best way to... — read more 

We have made some significant strides in terms of diversity, yet we have a long way to go. Feels like the head of DEI is more worried about being featured in articles and leveraging his new found stardom than delivering And making real change... — read more 

I saw those folks make completely avoidable multi-millions of dollar mistakes and be forgiven and promoted again. They were routinely assigned as leaders of areas they were completely unqualified for and set the whole team on fire. It was chalked up... — read more 

I hadn't heard of this forum until recently. I hear that folks here are helpful, and I am happy to pay it forward. I have been here long enough to complete 1 sabbatical. The reorg has been terrible and after months of ambiguity from our... — read more 

via Business Insider (paywall) https://www.businessinsider.com/nike-layoffs-john-donahoe-2020-reorganization-2022-1

I have a friend who has a 30% higher pay in a competing company doing the same job as I do here. I've been thinking about asking for a raise, but I'm afraid I'll just make my life more complicated.

I recently got offered a position outside of (tech-related) Nike, so far their pay and benefits are outstanding and actually gave me more than I'm asked for. They're giving me a 53k salary increase from what my current position is at Nike as an... — read more 

https://www.thelayoff.com/peloton

"Nike CEO's first 2 years have sent its stock soaring, but insiders worry about a talent exodus. John Donahoe has brought financial and digital success to Nike. But at what... — read more 

Anyone ready to transparently share their salary? We can only be stronger if we’re honest: • $118-$120K - geo marketing manager • New hire for same role was offered - $130K

Lack of career progression is definitely the reason number one why I am seriously considering leaving. When I first came here, I believed that this was a place where it was possible to easily progress if only you put in enough effort. However, that... — read more 

Any thoughts on this? Let’s all have a open discussion without calling each other id--ts and names.

Was this whole thing is mistake or going to be worth it?