JD’s comment during the call today did sound that the reorg is the result of our feedback he’s got from us during his first 100 days on boarding - “you guys constantly asked to simplify the process!!”. During last several years we tried to let those... — read more
This hurts
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/07/opinion/nike-running-mary-cain.html
Being laid off was a blessing
I was a Director who was laid off in the last big round of layoffs. 1st, it took me awhile to land something but now I can look back and realize it was a blessing. My current company actually encourages a work life balance and only wants you to work... — read more
Resource for getting laid off
You might want to read this today: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/21/smarter-living/coronavirus-laid-off-career-advice.html
Come On Down!
Come on down kids, it's time to play "What Have You Done For Me Lately" with our host, Your Sociopath Nike Boss! Behind Door Number One - three months of having your every move scrutinized under a magnifying glass like a helpless ant. Management... — read more
Most employees want: Check In / Check Out ONLY
They want to come in, do the work and go home. No fight, no issues, no political position, no stuggle, no activism, no unions, no positions, no pamphlets and battle cries. They want a paycheck in exchange for eight hours of labor. I am one of them. — read more
No Walkout
There will be no "walkout". People are afraid to lose their jobs so no motivation to speak out. Those who do are terminated, ER looks out for the people in the club and for the company, if you rock the boat you will be forced out. If you try to take... — read more
Severance package at Nike
Has anyone recently got offered a severance package at Nike? What is that like for U and E bands employees?
What is going on at Nike and how long can this last before employees stage a walkout?
Not taking about the Geos, but WHQ. Why does Nike continue to support so many "upper management" layers of VPs and Sr. Directors who are highly compensated yet unqualified to truly lead this organization? Why do they just create their own circles... — read more
Not for cost savings
Layoffs have nothing to do with750 million loss. Not done for cost reduction. This ceo doesn’t seem very honest, feeding his troops a line of bs.
We are looking at major layoffs
Nike lost $790 million in the last quarter due to the coronavirus pandemic. And while it was to be expected, don't think this will end with no layoffs. They'll have to take some measures to stem the losses and the easiest way to do that is through... — read more
Nike HQ Layoffs June/July
Layoffs are here. Who else has been let go from Nike HQ?
Going Public while employed
Interested to hear anyone’s first hand experience or general advice. If going non-anonymous route, aside from get a lawyer, what can be done to protect myself from repercussions?
The cuts are coming...
Anyone heard what groups are getting hit first? Im hearing TA (no brainer, they are awful anyway), tech and product groups. It really seems the HR orgs are so heavy and frankly not sure what they do.
For the Retail Stores That are opened
So I heard that a few Nike stores are already open. How is the situation down there? What precautions are they taking? Also, I got a call from my store manager asking us how comfortable do we feel about going back to work if our store reopens. Did... — read more
Big changes in tech?
Sounds like the RIF is imminent...SEC outsourced to Accenture and SAP, transformation office disbanded, covid-19 impacts getting bigger and the CDiO running his playbook on outsourcing everything to vendors. If you’re an engineer in tech, I’d be... — read more
Executives can party while we lose our jobs...
Lay offs are coming, anyone can see that but not the people spending Nike’s money as if it were their owe. Shareholders would be shocked at the things the executives are spending on! Lavish trips, all their meals even though they make so much money... — read more
purpose & sustainability
any rumblings on what’s going on with them now that tokyo is delayed if not cancelled and in light of coronavirus?
Nike store closures
Anyone from retail stores on this board? How are you guys managing so far? What's the overall mood? Good luck all.
Forced labor in Nike factories
But that ad for international women’s day.... https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/china-compels-uighurs-to-work-in-shoe-factory-that-supplies-nike/2020/02/28/ebddf5f4-57b2-11ea-8efd-0f904bdd8057_story.html
Response to Corona Virus - Where do you see us a month from now - what's the impact on Nike
Where is all of this taking our communities and our company?
Nike stock falling right as Q4 is about to start - layoffs coming?
Future earnings are not looking so great if the recent slide in the stock price (related to the Coronavirus) are any indication - and they always are to Wall St. This comes at a bad time in Nike's FY, when money is usually pretty tight. I wonder... — read more
To all of you that will be left behind...
I have been in Nike innovation for over 18 years, almost since its inception. In the beginning it was all about creating amazing product in the spirit of Bill Bowerman that improved athletes performance. The pace was fast, everyone worked hard and... — read more
senior leadership changes
curious as to what folks are hearing
Latest "Impact" report
Our annual multi-million dollar exercise to show how amazing we are. Anyone on campus (other than the teams that produced this) read this thing?
“Unlimited PTO” starting FY21
Sounds great... but... No more sabbaticals Race to the bottom - no one will take extended breaks ever again if you want a decent rating Great way to eliminate tenured employees that have earned 6-7 weeks PTO given it will no longer be... — read more
How many people work at Nike?
What's the total headcount? How many employees work at Beaverton?
Valiant Labs
What do they do exactly?
More Athletes Speak Up About Project Oregon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pomirI6QDbY&t=71
Do you still like your job here?
Or are you one of the many looking for a way out of Nike?
Nike Layoffs 2020
Do you think there may be small/medium/large Nike Layoffs 2020? Any news or rumors?
Nike Technology VP's?
Anyone know which Technology VP's have left recently?
Working at Nike with a disability
Has anyone else had a terrible experience receiving reasonable accommodation? I was finally put in a position where I needed to officially seek accommodation after 10 years of struggling with physical disability. One year later I’ve been forced onto... — read more
The Oregon Project IS the Nike Culture.
The Oregon Project IS the Nike Culture. Substitute AS with most of the VPs in power, and many employees share similar stories like Cain. Then you also have many more who turn a blind eye to all the bullying, discriminators, and "my way or the... — read more
Competition Meltdown - Troubles Spread
We'll it looks like the competition is getting hit hard as well... Check out this lengthy thread @11T11YT5 or https://www.thelayoff.com/t/11T11YT5
Will working at Nike ever going to be less stressful?
All the politics, backstabbing, constantly dropping employee morale, horrible and borderline abusive managers... Will things ever change? Or are we stuck in this nightmare for good? I'm honestly not sure how much more of this I can take. The moment I... — read more
I Was the Fastest Girl in America, Until I Joined Nike
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/07/opinion/nike-running-mary-cain.html Mary Cain’s male coaches were convinced she had to get “thinner, and thinner, and thinner.” Then her body started breaking down. Mary Cain became, in 2013, the youngest... — read more