It's easy to set up and use. Protect yourself. https://www.torproject.org/projects/torbrowser.html This site...while useful does not and will not protect you from a big beast like Nike finding out your IP address. TOR will hide your IP. #justsaying — read more
Edwards slated to get $525K payout upon retirement
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-03-19/tarnished-nike-executive-is-slated-to-receive-525-000-payout
Share your experience - matterofrespect@nike.com
Do you have a story about a Nike code of conduct violation? This may be your opportunity to level the playing field matterofrespect@nike.com +1-503-532-4444
If you were to magically become CEO tomorrow what would you attempt to change keeping in mind current pressing issues?
Sup guys, so I was procrastinating instead of working per usual and my mind wandered off to what I would do if by some miracle I would become president/CEO tomorrow, like what type of rule I would instill what kind of culture I would form especially... — read more
I was informally accused of s-xual harrasment at work with little to no evidence to support the claim. What do?
I would really appreciate some advice with this. I am a recent hire and had just entered my dream job. There was a bit of a learning curve but I got the hang of my duties and I thought everything was going well. Today, a member of the team I work... — read more
Lots of men at Nike should be very nervous
One by one women could be ignored. But now Nike has publicly asked women to come forward and they will be held accountable to do something with the information they get. Your house of cards is about to fall apart. Clearly it’s happening from the top... — read more
I work in an advertising agency. A big one that works with Nike. #metoo
When we get close to the Cannes advertising awards season there's a sudden interest in world issues or minorities, topics that usually grab the judge's attention. There are also quite a few categories that pump money into "research" in order to come... — read more
Real life example I was involved in. Abuse and cover-up.
When we started to do email campaigns, we had open rates of around 36% with corresponding high click-through rates. Pretty damn high. Then management started to abuse the hell out of it by over-emailing everyone. We either had people unsubscribe like... — read more
Moving on and Moving up. Life in and outside the #swooshlife
imho. Life is too short. If you're boss is treating you poorly. It's time to move on. I see a lot of mud slinging and name dropping. Doxxing is not cool. As a current employee...I think you guys need to spend less time on here and more time getting a... — read more
Is it really worth calling the hotline?
We’ve been filing complaints about predatory men with Employee Relations for years. Typically an investigation is done, the man gets a promotion, and the woman who raised the issues gets moves laterally into a crappier job. I know some men who have... — read more
Layoff of TE
I was thinking maybe the big chief figured that just perhaps they had too many vice presidents pondering shoe laces vs. aggressively recouping market share, etc.
We've talked about the Frat Boy Culture long before the media wake up
Look at the posts on TheLayoff.com going back to 2016 and you will see that we, the employees have exposed the Frat Boy Culture on this site long before it hit the news cycle and before the any sacking took place. There was nobody to call, there was... — read more
Do you have a story about a Nike code of conduct violation?
This may be your opportunity to level the playing field matterofrespect@nike.com +1-503-532-4444
TE our. Who’s next?
Anyone surprised? Lots of dudes in JM, MH probably sweating right now: http://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/22782847/nike-president-trevor-edwards-resigns-moments-company-sents-email-workplace-behavior-issues
Layoffs in Q4
Heard 200 in Q4 Any truth to this?
Hurley & Converse Rumors: Mother of all layoffs will take place over a 3 month (May/June/July) period?
Up to 32% of FTE and contractors will be cut over a 3 month period.. CSCO wants to slim down. All L2 mgrs and their directors have been instructed to provide an excel spreadsheet of individuals to be cut. Some teams will be completely obliterated. If... — read more
Likely Layoff in Poland and CEE
Over 10 positions to be laid off Was laid off recently as part of the RIF (reduction in force) and was given a packet showing all the positions that are part of the RIF and there was over 4400 positions to be laid off in CEE. I don't know how far... — read more
Crafty People
they waited until after the internal employee survey to announce: 1) VP layoffs 2) No longer paying for home internet for employees who work from home 3) who knows...
HR in Need of a Change
This is such a good company in every other aspect, except for a HR team. They are so disconnected from the upper management, do not serve well to no one and need reorganization ASAP. For a company that is developing in a right direction, it is a... — read more
SMH. This is the worst post on this thread.
When I landed my next job after Nike, I figured that I had to suddenly work much more, although I was thinking I already worked hard at Nike, but that was not the case at all, I had to literally double the amount of output in my new job. I guess you... — read more
Employees Rehired at Subsidiaries.
Is this a feasible route to coming back to the company? Head something about getting your sabbatical back too.
Do you think Nike will survive the retail doomesday? Or are people overhyping the death of retail?
According to a new survey by Cowen Equity Research, Gen Z and millennial consumers — i.e. emerging big spenders — are shopping in physical stores more often than the general population. And especially if retailers carry products by their favorite... — read more
How will Tariffs effect Nike?
Some of China’s biggest manufacturers that supply U.S. multinationals from Walmart Inc. to Nike Inc. find themselves in President Donald Trump’s cross hairs as his administration discusses new import tariffs. The U.S. is considering taxing imports... — read more
S or HS CFEs?
I also had years of mostly S and some HS CFEs. I had weekly touchbases and midyear reviews. Never a cross word, complaint or any word that anyone was not happy with me or my work. Plenty of at-a-boys and I led some major projects. This year was the... — read more
Questions and Answers?
Do you feel like your positions were replaced by H1-Bs.. the public line # for the Wage & Hour Division in Portland, OR is 503-326-3057
Has anyone tried to work as a temp or other brands like Hurley or Cons?
Was looking at the job board. Looks like they are hiring. Seems not out of the question.
When can those laid off be rehired?
Just as the post title says. Any news?
Does anyone know about New layoffs in Emeging Markets?
Heard there was more coming?
Whistleblowers Anonymous. Advice Needed.
I have a serious question and need help, b/c we all know that the company culture of retaliation is the real deal. AKA....'Career Killer'. I don't know where to turn for real advice other than this board. Honestly advice requested. Here's my story... — read more
What will be on March for hilversum and Territories
Have you any idea for east emea , any new cuts are coming or not? Especially NSP channel ? What will be the District Store Manager roles ? Have you any idea for sales executives what is the future title for Sales exec. March 2018 is new cuts or new... — read more
Top Heavy and Overmanaged
To many layers of directors and senior directors. Not much for many of them to add value so they make work. Reporting which they personally do not create. Have a meeting show some statistics green,yellow, red. What's working, not working blah blah ok... — read more
Wrong people are being let go
Nike has created positions for full time employment for jobs that can be done in about 10 hours a week. This is why people are being let go. There is no way in hell, Concept Director is a full-time job and it pays more than $100,000 a year. Think... — read more
Harassment
I have read a number of posts here claiming s-xual harassment. Is Nike immune from what’s been happening in the film and entertainment industry? I expected a number of claims to be made in public after what I read here. Are people just making stuff... — read more
More cuts and closures coming in early 2018
So, it seems another 357 employees will be laid off in March when the Niketown Midtown store is closed. That seems to be only the beginning. Nike seems determined to solve its problems through closures and layoffs, instead of getting to the bottom of... — read more
Laid-Off Holiday Party
To all that were laid-off...are you missing your forced fun? Are you missing your 'it's not a holiday party' party? You know the one that the bosses say you can't have, but then they have, but try and keep it a secret. Did your manager make you buy... — read more
ETW vendors & sh--
Does anyone know what they pay contractor agencies on an hourly basis for senior software engineers (rough estimate)? I think my agency is underpaying me with the current margin and I have also heard that Nike is paying them a lot for my services. If... — read more
Nike is the second 'happiest' company to work for in 2018?
They must have taken this survey before June: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffkauflin/2017/12/03/the-happiest-companies-to-work-for-in-2018/
Question about possible bribery
Hi everyone, quick one here and asking for some advice: Me, former Nike dude, +7 years. Happily doing other things. My wife is part of the team managing a few deals in a sports division. She has been doing market research with the BU team and meeting... — read more
NIKE is planning to eliminate PTO and sabbaticals?
Does anyone know anything know anything about this?