Every true leader knows how important it is to listen to their employees, to make decisions using employee inputs, to know what employees expect from them, and so on. Still, it seems to me that Nike has decided not to listen to its employees, so... — read more 

I basically don’t care, I work hard both from home and the office, but I find it interesting that they want us back to the office since I think it’s cheaper for them when we work from home. Are we more productive in the office or is it just that they... — read more 

Found this article to be interesting... Apparently Microsoft was sued in a class action lawsuit(early 2000's)for using " permtemps". Sound familiar? I wonder if Nike follow a similar fate? "Permatemps are long-term temporary employees who may... — read more 

To absolutely no surprise, HR has “rules for thee and not for me”. Multiple job postings right now in HR that expressly say remote work allowed (unless you live in Colorado)

I thought others would be celebrating getting to do a 3 day in the office schedule. Personally I am stoked to get to go back to WHQ and also stoked to not have to do it 5 days a week haha. It was always clear that Nike was not going to switch to... — read more 

with regards to who decides which projects deserve attention and which don’t. I would not like anyone here to name a person because of whom a project that had a lot of potential was not realized, but the point is that employees and the company... — read more 

I wonder how many people will leave just because they will not agree to the latest remote policy, which means a partial return to the offices? I have had to change my location in the meantime and it will be a real challenge to return to the office... — read more 

Do you agree? When I came to Nike I was much younger, ambitious, eager for new knowledge and advancement. But back then, Nike was a completely different company. I would never have come to Nike as it is today if I were a young person with great... — read more 

As a ETW working in technology, I'm coming up at the end of my " contract". My boss has indicated there aren't any future plans to " extend" my contract. I got a interview for a full time position with a bank, I asked for a 25k pay increase. I love... — read more 

It sounds like a number of you are preparing to leave. I did so 5 years ago after 10 years. A few thoughts. 1 - it won’t always be sunshine and roses on other side. I worked for 3 sh---y companies before I found a good one 2 - pay and... — read more 

Those who have been with Nike long enough to remember a company where PHK culture was strong and we walked the talk (mostly) are dismayed by the state of the company today -- we have brought in so many senior leaders from other companies, who have... — read more 

We all know what's Nike's biggest issue. Tell me one good decision this leadership made in the last five years? There are none. It is clear that until the entire upper management along with executives is removed from Nike we will continue to have... — read more 

You got 14 months of WFH and probably didn't do an ounce more of overall completed work. That’s why you’re getting dragged back into the jungle. Play-time is over. Back to the big boys and girls. Escape is possible, but don’t kid yourself as... — read more 

Discuss.

No matter what Nike does I’m sticking to the plan I have and they will have to RIF me before I’m ready to leave. It’s not about waiting for severance - it’s about finding something comparable in pay and benefits for me especially with being the sole... — read more 

Who thinks the latest remote work policy which is 3 days mandatory in the office and 2 days remote is just another way to get people to quit? Layoffs but without the layoffs?

PHK once wanted to buy the Clippers, not sure Paul Allen's sister needs to sell the Blazers, so the A's, there used to be a Triple AAA team called the Portland A's, the A's could be a chance for a National Championship. PHK could build a stadium... — read more 

Last week I posted that if we are required to physically go back to the office a majority of the time my resume would go online within an hour of getting that news. Promise kept. As of 10 minutes ago and for the first time in over a decade I am... — read more 

Between layoffs, firings, and attrition that's not being backfilled I'm starting to wonder who do they expect to do all the work around here. How many of us are doing multiple jobs as it is? How many are forced to pick up even more work on weekly... — read more 

Insane you made it this long

I think Nike is considering a hybrid work model where you work some days remote and some in the office. But I wonder if Nike understands that for many of us a hybrid work model is more of a pain in the rear than working 100% on-site or 100% remote. I... — read more 

It’s CFE season, I’m always curious if CFE is being followed through properly for others or is my manager just complete cr-p. I’ll start, there’s never any target setting done. Special circumstance this year due to CDA, but previous YEARS are the... — read more 

I work in technology. Originally my contract is a year long. Then it got shortened by FLEX, only to have it extended for a few more months. What I don't understand is if you're already assimilated into a department and get along with everyone, know... — read more 

My opinion is that there is absolutely no need for me to go back to the office. I don’t even have to mention the benefits of WFH, I think many have become aware of them. If I get strong enough and reasonable arguments as to why I should go back to... — read more 

Are they hoping we forgot about it?

It didn’t just happen to me once that I disagreed with my superior, it happened to me multiple times but I decided to keep quiet. The reason is that I think that even with a respectful, thoughtful approach this disagreement can risk losing your... — read more 

Does Nike encourage employee engagement anymore? It seems to me that this is becoming a company that is less and less successful in influencing the willingness of employees to stay engaged and contributing. I used to be very engaged in my work, but... — read more 

Why do people get emotionally invested in Nike? I see some of you get so upset about the turn the company is taking or about the hits it's taking to its reputation and I can't figure out why. What do you get out of that other than high blood... — read more 

We’re told to STFU and not allowed to talk with anyone or we will be fired. No one. Everything is being monitored. I’m wondering how many employees are depressed? And have contemplated su----e? Are terrified? This isn’t normal. A company... — read more 

Are you serious? How much did you pay for this bu-----t? When or where is there time? You’re so lame that you don’t even see the uselessness of this? If you weren’t inherently racist, this wouldn’t be a problem. Don’t make us all pay the price of... — read more 

I know as per last communication, it is slated to re-open in July. I am wondering if anyone has heard if that will is still on track or will it be extended?

Someone has made a really good observation – sometimes it is surprising how this company succeeds. I often think that the success of this company in some ways is a real little miracle, considering the way it is managed. Very often very irrational and... — read more 

Cannot and do not want to take this nonsense any longer. They have no plan. They are figuring things out as they go and it is all reactive, opinion – based, directionless, and irrational. Global tech is the most mismanaged function of all and it will... — read more 

If you're looking for a way out of Nike, start networking right now. It's important to stay in touch with people while you are still employed, to make sure they keep you on their radar. Not to mention, if you lose your job before you have something... — read more 

Announced in 2015 when annual revenue was only $30bil, it was a ridiculous target to hit that only set us up for failure and disappointed shareholders. In 2019 we had $39bil in revenue, so even without covid we would've never jumped over $10bil extra... — read more 

https://jezebel.com/simone-biles-left-nike-so-now-were-all-leaving-nike-1846747436 Pretty telling quotes from Biles to the WSJ: “I feel like they also support me, not just as an athlete, but just as an individual outside of the gym and the... — read more 

“In America what we built, we bank on effort, not privilege; that’s how we built this country.” Still “white “ privilege. But worse at Nike. White boy privilege at the top. Ignoring and disregarding Phil’s vision. Hard work and effort should be... — read more 

Here's a radical concept...how about only naming new buildings after dead/safe athletes? You gonna get that memo anytime soon, or do you just live for constant awkwardness and regret?