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
Culture
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…
What is the final straw….
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
Education?
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
Leaving in two weeks
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
New Chicago office
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 They’re switching locations next year which is amazing, the old location is very outdated.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
Futures in Global Technology all foreign workers?
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
A lot of you need to relax
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
Cr---y Middle Managers who dont fly cover
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
Another Nike Exec Bolts
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
Why so much time
Can someone please explain why Nike employees waist sooooo much time on presentations? Where did the obsession for fluff come from?
I feel that a new wave of layoffs is coming!
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
DEI Leadership. What now?
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
Minuscule mistakes that can get you fired?
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
Leaving - cash out or take PTO?
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
Nike Insider describe a 'fight to the death' as layoffs loomed for an agonizing 6 months
via Business Insider (paywall) https://www.businessinsider.com/nike-layoffs-john-donahoe-2020-reorganization-2022-1
Feeling underpaid?
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.
Counteroffer
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
Peloton massive cuts - execs sneaky, low blows to workers
https://www.thelayoff.com/peloton
BI article on JD (paywall)
"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
Salary Transparency
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
Poor progression
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
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/13/us/politics/supreme-court-biden-vaccine-mandate.html
Any thoughts on this? Let’s all have a open discussion without calling each other id--ts and names.
What’s the deal with AEP?
Was this whole thing is mistake or going to be worth it?
Unvaccinated Employees Being Let Go
https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2022/01/nike-columbia-sportswear-plan-to-start-firing-unvaccinated-employees.html
Retail Employees
We don’t hear much from you on this site. I would genuinely like to hear what it’s been like for you working during the pandemic and if the pay/career growth/leadership complaints of corporate employees resonates with you
Why do ETW’s continue to be ETW’s?
I have a question for ETW’s and it’s a sincere one. I’m not trying to be smarmy in asking this question. I see many of you complain about the fact that you’re ETW’s and that you can’t find a FTE job at Nike. I can understand how that would be... — read more
Strategic resilience during the pandemic
I’ve been thinking a lot about it, but I don’t know if Nike could have had a better strategy during the pandemic. I'd love to hear what you think about it.
Nike home affordability? How do you do it.
As an ETW in technology ( long term) how do you guys/gals afford a house in the " silicone forest". I make under 70k a year ( planning on leaving Nike due this reason) and even with 20% down. Nike's wages leave me on a fixed income with a house of... — read more
Do you know about the NDA's (Non disclosure agreement)? For women?
You probably don't. Silence.
All of us, we need to tell the truth
As much as we are scared, we need to tell the truth. It's time. Even if it's just here. Do it. I'm tired of being afraid of being fired or made an out cast. Most assume I'm a sl-t and I'm not. You assume it's consensual, but it's not. It's not... — read more
Fiefdom (look it up)
An area over which someone exercises control as or in the manner of a feudal lord
More Covid time?
Should we get more? A lot of families are getting it a second time and/or their child care is closed once again. Anyone have pull to make this happen?
When did we last have layoffs?
Aren't we due some, and soon?
I was just diagnossed with a deadly cancer today and it's only a matter of time (months).
The first thing I thought about was bi-----g about JD, AC, HO and MM on this site. How sad is that? Work should never trump family, but it also illustrates the low morale, unhappiness and true distrust of our leadership. It also shows our... — read more
Nike is still among the best
Either we all are having an opposite experience to the majority of employees or HR has been working really hard to push up those numbers, but Nike is once again among the top 50 best places to work for on Glassdoor. How it still ranks that high is... — read more