Nike employees below management already know how the system works. The people closest to the work carry the deadlines, solve the problems, document the processes, train the teams, and rescue failing projects. Management controls the narrative. When... — read more
I'm so sick of the stress
EH is destroying this place, and nobody seems to give a damn outside of us, since we're the only ones truly affected by it. We have to do more work, we have to deal with lost benefits, we have to handle the increasingly toxic culture. I don't know... — read more
The Japan Carry Trade - About to wreck Equities
Why does this matter? Because Nike needs to be prepared for a financial downturn. With the consumer already struggling with high gas prices and consumer goods, Nike will be forced to make short term decisions. These short term decisions will hope to... — read more
The company needs to be sold to survive…
but that will never happen while PK is alive. Hopefully his son is paying enough attention and cashes out once he gets the chance pater post-mortem. A new corporate overlord would fire all of the clowns in the current LT. They have absolutely no idea... — read more
I previously uploaded regarding Nike Breaking to different segment
and many people misunderstood what I meant to convey. Yes, every corporation is run with CEO to President to VP system. And is not what I was talking about. But what I meant by breaking up Nike into different segment is to do what GE did. As many... — read more
Three years I'll never get back
I wasted three years in Nike's fear-based culture that drained everything from me. My new job is far from ideal, but it's still ten times better than Nike. The biggest mistake of my career was joining that place.
Stock grants reduced
Level 50, my stock grants are down from 65k last year to 55k this year. How much have you got? Please also mention your level.
Nike prioritizes being agreeable over capable
Over the last decade, this company shifted more and more toward hiring and promoting people who are friendly and easy to manage, instead of those who are smart and willing to challenge the status quo. Anyone who asks tough questions or push for... — read more
It is sad because once upon a time
Nike was preaching that each dealers to show customer regarding attributes of the Nike product and give one to one service. In typical Nike fashion, they completely erased what they said and it never existed. (if you are with Nike long enough, you... — read more
solution is break UP!!
I have previously proposed in this platform that Nike's answer will be split the company in few different segments and run separately with each segments with its own CEOs who reports to one Big CEO. That idea was shut down by just about anyone in... — read more
Stop being the ideal worker
So many folks at Nike don't complain, don't cause trouble, just do their work consistently and on time, and they get rewarded by being buried in even more work. Management sees your quiet competence as capacity for more. I speak from experience... — read more
NikeSKIMS - Embarrassing!
https://skims.com/products/nikeskims-satin-shine-suspender-2-5-inch-onesie-resin Please tell me what Nike brainchild approved this design marketed as "Sport meets statement!" I don't know a single female athlete that could or would work out in this... — read more
Predictions for FY27
Here are my top 8 predictions for the remainder of FY27 GC lumped with Korea, SE&I, and Japan. Will help improve GC earnings + makes sense from consumer preference stand point. I’d anticipate some GC roles to go as they’d be duplicative of... — read more
EEOC Just Do It
For the love of yourself, if your rights were violated currently or previously report it! Do it anonymously, but do it! Stand up for yourself because discrimination, retaliation and a toxic work environment isn’t ok. File a report with the EEOC... — read more
What have raises been like for everyone?
I received my smallest raise ever this year (aside from zero during Covid). I had a good rating this year as well. Is this normal or does my boss hate me?
PSP - When to expect
Severance payout received. Any idea when April end RIF'ed employees should expect PSP?
there will be no sunshine for NIKE at least until the end of March 2027
I just saw, Nike 1st quarter 2027 and I will declare that it was extremely underwhelming to say the least. There was some sign of life in running but everywhere else, it was just not easy to be enthused. So anyone hoping to Nike turnaround, I am... — read more
CS for US - shes coming back to lead North America
She's swapping with TP, TP is going to fix GC and CS can focus on growing NA - GC was too hard for her.
Nike closing locations in Memphis
https://wreg.com/news/local/nike-may-move-some-memphis-operations-to-atlanta-company-memo-says/
Welcome New CFO
Here are your top 5 priorities and areas to go look at looking at the next 10 years…. you’re welcome. Lotsa kool aid drinker will tell you how great we are and Nike magic and all that BS but the numbers are the numbers as you know. Revenue is up... — read more
COBRA Elections address
Does anyone have the address to send the elections form to for COBRA acceptance. I accidentally tossed the envelope it came in and don't know where to send the form.
Hyperice Slides
Let’s talk innovation. Will these move the needle?
Post Layoff Interviews - How??
I was impacted in April. I’ve noticed that people are getting new jobs or big companies are actively seeking them through headhunting. However, I’m struggling to understand how this is happening. I’ve been unsuccessful in my job search everywhere... — read more
Exceeds expecatations - 1 percent increment to a lowely paid average employee.
Help me understand how Saving that 1K, over a year will help Nike!!! , (Savings - over not giving that 2 percent average increment).
EH ranked as the highest-paid CEO in U.S. fashion and retail last year
Amazing. Is there anything wrong with the American system? Are we winning?
I'm applying elsewhere and hitting a brick wall: "May we contact your current employer?
Haven't filled out a job application in over two decades and I have no idea what to do with this. If I say yes, they call my manager and I'm outed as a job-seeker. If I say no, I look like I'm hiding something. The manager already made it clear he... — read more
How Deep Is The Corruption?
Serious question for current and former Nike employees: At what point does internal politics become corruption? Do you think Nike has crossed that line? If so, where do you see it most, promotions, hiring, performance reviews, vendor relationships... — read more
I don't know how my store remains standing
Sales have been in a steady decline for several years. Customers are buying less, spending less, and coming back less. Our foot traffic has halved in the last 12 months. I was certain we'd be closed in the latest wave, and yet we're still here. How... — read more
Layoffs Confirmed
Confirmed layoffs are expected by the second week of September, ahead of the earnings call at the end of the month. It’s going to be a wild few weeks. Enjoy your summer, don’t overextend yourself, and wait to see where the dust settles after... — read more
Org changes in motion again
At least one support function received a notification today org changes are happening next week.
Nike quietly abandoned DEI
Anyone else notice it’s no longer ever mentioned?
Innovation Theater
Innovation doesn’t die because people run out of ideas. It dies when meetings replace making. When every experiment needs five approvals. When PowerPoint or Keynote become more valuable than prototypes. When politics outrank curiosity. When... — read more
Nike announces additional DC closures
JB sent an email earlier this morning notifying folks that Shelby and SD1 are the latest Nike DCs to close. Another victim of outsourcing, these sites are closing in favor of a DHL run 3PL outside of Atlanta that will be activated in May/June 2027.
Not sure if I should celebrate or panic
I'm documenting everything and training two new hires. Either I'm getting promoted or I'm getting fired.
Employee Engagement results?
The latest questionnaire was due end of Feb. I was let go in April. Did corporate ever roll out the results or was it too impossible to apply the lipstick?
Nike music exec accused is running $1M+ scheme
https://www.kptv.com/2026/07/23/nike-music-exec-accused-running-1m-theft-scheme-within/ Could have used the money to layoff fewer folks
Confessions of a vibe coder
I push cursor-generated code without even looking at it. In fact, I haven't even looked at our codebase in months. All I interact with is the chat window. My teammates don't even read the PR's, they just trust the Copilot comments and approve. So... — read more
Where my partially meets folks at?
I got a partially meets for the first time in my career based on very shaky reasons that didn’t reflect my work or feedback. Anyone else in my boat? I’m assuming this just makes me first in line for RIFs, but is it an automatic de*th sentence? If my... — read more
I've been job hunting for what feels like forever
I'm not expecting to match my current salary exactly, but every offer I get is so far below what I make now that I have to immediately dismiss it. The job market is simply atrocious right now.