No company is ideal and not one is there primarily because of the employees, that much is clear. However, better companies strive to keep employees, or at least the best ones, motivated, satisfied and happy so that they in turn give their... — read more 

When an employee left for whom everyone knew was doing sloppy work and wasn’t really interested in his or her job, it used to go almost unnoticed. However, when those who have been most passionate about their job start to leave the company, then... — read more 

I mean, could it be any worse? Now I have a feeling that I work in the most disorganized company I have ever worked for.

Latest rumor going around Sept 17 is "Reorg" day for Global Tech. Anyone hearing anything else? Also hearing Manager PTO getting denied so they can be present during reorg...lets hope the white paper does not go up on all the virtual meeting rooms... — read more 

Lately my manager just doesn't stop directing criticism at me. I don’t know if it’s animosity, maybe it isn’t, but I certainly don’t think it’s fair and constructive criticism either. Only if I suddenly went from a person who does his job well to a... — read more 

Global apparel and shoe company Nike is putting some of its employees' mental health ahead of productivity. It has closed its corporate offices for the week so employees can "enjoy additional time off to rest and recover," [KGV] For many of us... — read more 

Nike doesn't want to lay us off to be stuck with paying severance or fire us to be stuck with paying unemployment. Nope. Why do any of that when they can pile on the work along with constant criticism and increasingly stressful work environment and... — read more 

A colleague who left was not satisfied with pay. He is now much better paid in the new company. After he left, a person with a lot less skills came in his place. Someone told me that person is now paid more than the experienced and skilled... — read more 

I know your eyes in the morning sun I feel you touch me in the pouring rain And the moment that you wander far from me I wanna feel you in my arms again And you come to me on a summer breeze Keep me warm in your love, then you softly leave And it's... — read more 

It's funny how some of my acquaintances who work in other companies think that working at Nike is very challenging, that most employees are enthusiastic about their job and things like that. Yes, this used to be a much more dynamic company but not... — read more 

Nike furloughed all ETW's for a week while paying all FTE's holiday pay. That really hurts a lot of people, especially with the rising costs of living with inflation. How about we take another week off to teach Nike a lesson? Wishful thinking... I... — read more 

Or are they just happy to see them leave without having to pay them severance a month or two down the line because they're too expensive for them anyhow? For the majority of companies the answer would be "yes, they care and they're doing everything... — read more 

This has some good points: https://houseofstrauss.substack.com/p/nikes-end-of-men

That guy brings ZERO excitement to the swoosh. He was fine at the very very beginning )maybe for a week?) but for the love of the Brand - get rid of that smarmy used car salesman!!!

NIKE TAKES HEAT OVER CEO PAY, COVID YEAR BONUSES The Eager Beavertons spoke with its top 15 institutional shareholders, and about a third of total Class B shareholders over a marked drop in support for its executive compensation policies, last... — read more 

A friend told me he found out he was being significantly underpaid, he went to management and said he'd walk if he didn't get a raise, and he did. Not an insignificant raise, either. He has no reason to lie to me. Now I'm considering doing the same... — read more 

I'm disappointed in the new JD leadership and am very disgusted. However, I watched the HBOMAX show on Kobe and it made me think. Nike can pay, treat and disregard employees, but if Nike went back to the campaign around all athletes regardless of... — read more 

Given my age, I’m worried. The market is hot but when you are older and it is not easy to find an acceptable alternative. I have been trying for several months without success. Does anyone know how big the cuts will be, if they occur at all? I still... — read more 

In my many years of work here, I have never been less busy. That worries me a bit because I wouldn’t like to lose my job at this point. On the other hand, some colleagues say they are overwhelmed with work. As weird as it sounds, I hope to be... — read more 

This is the first time I’ve been looking for a new job more seriously because I’m a little worried about the layoffs that are around the corner. I got one offer but it is not very satisfactory, the benefits are worse than here so I have a hard time... — read more 

I recall the proposed date was sometime in late Sept during GOT meetings. Just wondering with the " Delta Variant" going around if many think that'll be subject to change. Especially with " breakthrough infections". I Haven't really hard anything... — read more 

VP of Infra, MD no longer with Nike. True?

Is anyone else feeling like the culture in NA is in a rough spot? Lots of negativity, not really a learning culture. Anyone else having the same experience? Are other areas of the org more positive?

Are you having a hard time deciding to leave Nike, even though it's not great here? How careful are you when looking for a new job? I had big illusions when I applied for a job here, but I quickly realized that this is not exactly the company I... — read more 

Work in technology. Noticing when contractors resign or FTEs, instead of creating new FTE for current ETWs to move up into. It seems management already has another ICC worker on deck ready to go. I guess that's the future of Nike it seems. No point... — read more 

What's the reason for Nike corporate offices shutting down week of 23rd. Sanitize building before re-opening?

What are my chances of being laid off?

AS and has been sharing with multiple vendors that it will be him.

I just hit my 10 year mark and I’m now entitled for a 5 week sabbatical. I’ve heard of teammates splitting up the sabbatical into 2 - taking 2.5 weeks of company paid first at one go and taking the remaining the other 2.5 weeks a couple months down... — read more 

Been working as a ETW in technology for a year. Won't say what department for obvious reasons. I recently applied for a internal job with Nike and got denied 24 hours later. Can't make this stuff up. I have experience working indirectly with this... — read more 

Anyone else hearing whispers there will be an second phase of CDA in September? JonDon is a pro and the pros know a successful re-org is never and 1-and-done

So they really are going to lease out parts of campus?!?!? This seems so dang d-mb, but with remote/hybrid who the heck knows. Or is this like the start of leaving Oregon?

Heads up. Likely this Thursday. Already have my two weeks in thank god, but oh boy….

The one rule at Nike "Never work as a ETW" 20 some years ago they let my entire project team go after the week prior telling us we are good for the next year. I am a FTE now but only because for many years I turned down opportunity to be a ETW... — read more 

A close colleague who recently went to a competing company contacted me with a message that there are a lot of former Nike employees there, and those who were the best at what they do. What has Nike become? A talent nursery? I think the company... — read more 

Looks like I'm applying for other jobs outside of Nike now.. The idea of wearing mask 8 hours at work in a cubicle or desk doesn't seem to appealing to me. Not sure about everyone else??? It's already bad enough to have to wear one on a commercial... — read more 

In place of my colleague, whom they tried to get rid off in various ways and make him leave on his own, came a person who is neither half interested in the job nor talented. A colleague who used to do that job found a job in another company without... — read more 

The strategy function at Nike is a disgrace. So many nefarious things go on in that department that Nike turns a blind eye to because they work with leadership at the highest level. After being in that department for many, many years I can say that... — read more 

Anyone have insight on why some people get blacklisted after working for Nike and are unable to get any other jobs with the company? It seems like it’s random. I know a few people that left on good terms, were great at their jobs and can’t get an... — read more 

What caused the Nike's best quarter ever and do you think it will be repeated? Not to sound like sour grapes or anything, but is it the result of the company’s brilliant and thoughtful strategy or is one of the primary reasons Nike has had great... — read more