I am actively being recruited by other companies and been around 15+yrs. With the rumors about new layoffs getting louder daily, I am trying to figure out if there is a way to volunteer? Has anyone directly asked to be laid off? How did it go?

Not sure I understand how this happened. I’ve only been here 5 years, but the Sport Research Lab seems to have crazy low morale. A lot of people are abusing the workplace complaints system to attack bosses and colleagues. It didn’t always seem like... — read more 

I'm glad the boys' club is finally getting the reckoning it deserves. This is a win. This finding is absolutely appalling: "Neumark studied pay disparities at Nike using data the company provided to Hender’s attorneys during discovery. He concluded... — read more 

Nike’s executives spent years talking about “protecting innovation.” Then they invited the Sword of Damocles to become CFO. Enter DD. The sword hanging by a single horsehair over every employee, every budget, every project, and every team still... — read more 

What are our marketing teams even doing? Millions of dollars were spent on cramming celebrities into an Ad that made no sense meanwhile adidas’ Ad was everywhere. We couldn’t escape it this World Cup. Who is signing off on these Ads? The London... — read more 

while on the clock at Nike, rather than concentrating on their employee responsibilities? This would be for all the Influencers at Nike posting all day at work including Only Fans posters. Could Nike change the layoff to a firing when they find out... — read more 

Can’t post on LinkedIn but say it here

So called analytics “leaders” at Nike who took us down the gutters are congregating at Amgen. Glossy footwear is trivial but meds O-o

This is random... but... Honestly, feels pretty bad. So much brand decay, not good.

Look at Nike’s stock price over the past 50 years. There have been ups and downs, but nothing compares to the decline since 2020. The five-year downward trend is crazy. It’s hard not to see this as the point where Nike went off the rails... — read more 

Is anyone actually required to pay back severance if they get hired at a new company? That’s how the contract reads as to me

The rumors are getting louder about another round of cuts, possibly starting next month. Does anybody have any concrete info about it or should I just not worry just yet?

There’s a journalist quietly speaking with former Nike employees about their experiences during the John Donahoe era. If the reporting is thorough, the sources are credible, and the facts can be independently corroborated, it could become a very... — read more 

Has anyone else noticed or heard about ongoing ethics and leadership culture issues in Nike’s Sports Marketing group? There’s been significant turnover at the senior levels over the past couple of years. Some current and former employees are saying... — read more 

Months after my team was affected by layoffs, I'm still the one doing most of the work of those who were shown the door, with no extra compensation. If I'd been laid off, at least I'd have severance to live on while I looked for something else. This... — read more 

My manager is suddenly avoiding me. I don't know if I did something wrong or if he knows something I don't. I tried to talk to him but he keeps finding excuses. How bad is this? Should I start applying?

Hot off the presses. Not really the presses; I found this out by accident via a careless senior employee. I’ll leave it at that. Supporting Functions (Finance, HR, Legal, Gov. Affairs, Administrative Services, etc.) will see a RIF action. No... — read more 

No one notice this? Only covered regionally where the doors closed, but seems like a big deal.

Former GT’r here. After over a decade at Nike and getting caught in last April’s layoffs, I finally accepted a new job offer this afternoon. To my ex-coworkers still in the trenches—carrying triple the workload due to leadership decisions—I see you... — read more 

Over the past 5 years, the share of American legacy males under 40 wearing Adidas Sambas - or really, anything aligned in direct opposition to CK's explosive 'fro - has gone from 1% to 99%. Whomever thought the 'Believe in Something, Even if it... — read more 

Don”t speak up unless you do it anonymously. Keep records of everything and document! dated, times etc. Then if nothing changes OR you start to be treated different because your leader knows you are the one that filed the complaint then file a claim... — read more 

So AC is leaving. And VA consolidating power under him and empire building by adding VPs under him. Honestly though what were ACs accomplishments? Heck what were his R&Rs? I never really understood what he did.

Following up on severance and PSP for the April layoffs — do we have a payout date yet?

Coming back from GC already, I heard they are in line to get a new C suite role in HQ. That was short lived in GC! I guess that’s why they never updated their LinkedIn.

Accenture su-ks

Finally! We’re heading in the right direction

Annual mass re-org/layoffs rumors actually have any traction or are we jumping the g-n?

I want to flag a growing operational risk regarding Nike's recent workforce changes that warrants leadership's attention. While experienced technical professionals are being impacted by layoffs, we are simultaneously integrating non-IT profiles into... — read more 

Hired to control costs and recover margins for Nike. You all know what that means, right?

When do we receive PSP need to buy a couple of shoes for my kids at Nike store

There are a lot of rumors going around about layoffs and restructuring. I’ve asked a few leaders if they know anything, and they’ve been pretty firm that there’s nothing currently being discussed. At the same time, rumors usually don’t come out of... — read more 

Are people taking time off this summer? Or will they take that against us for the next go-round?

I see my final paycheck in the ADP site (for July 10 pay), but it does not include the severance pay. I guess this is paid separately. Does anyone know when that will be paid?

Default Rating: Far Exceeds Expectations Actual Rating: Achieves Expectations Override Calculated Rating: Yes Anyone know what this means?

From conversations I've had, it sounds like the company is still working to align spending with current business realities. One of the innovation leaders I respect shared that August and September are expected to be particularly challenging as... — read more 

Is the max for “Exceeds Expectations” truly just 4%?

What do we think about Ja in Portland. Maybe Nike gets some mojo back

Hey all. I was separated on April 24th. Last day June 27th. I can’t seem to find when severance will be paid. Anyone here know? Thank you.

Management only seems to know how to cut costs. They can't grow the business, so they just keep trimming people. But that approach is making the innovation problem even worse, which brings us back to square one. They're stuck in a pattern they can't... — read more