After 18 years and happy Nike Storyteller, I can tell you that SH1T is hitting the fan. The culture has deteriorated beyond what I ever thought was possible. Nike was never just paycheck, it was much, much more. "Serve (PK) the athlete... — read more 

Just guessing (full disclosure, I have absolutely no knowledge to speak with any authority here), but I'd assume that any plans to lay anyone off in the next few weeks have probably been put on hold what with all that we're going through right now... — read more 

What are your opinions on the new hires happening in Technology, especially engineering, product management, design etc? There are both individual contributor and leadership roles (director and above). Seeing a lot of job postings for global... — read more 

Stop complaining. Nike is far from the worst company to work. My brother lost his job several months ago and watching him and his family struggle has been heartbreaking and eye opening. This place is far from ideal, but it's still providing me with a... — read more 

I'm getting so sick and tired of the stress that comes with working for Nike. I am well aware of the fact that grass is not always greener, but how much worse can it be than what we go through here every day? Current leadership is terrible and will... — read more 

I've recently purchased 2 pairs of $200+ running shoes on swoosh.com for my cousin who is light runner. Both pair blew out with 25 miles. Poor quality will k–l customer satisfaction even faster than hypocrisy. She's been wearing Nike ever since... — read more 

I know that JD stated that Nike retail store employees wouldn’t be impacted in layoffs. However seeing how there is a downturn in traffic one would think that statement wasn’t true

Is Nike doing anything to prevent burnout and the high (and continuously growing) turnover rate of employees?

@JD.. when we asked for change, what we were really asking for is accountable leadership. Today it feels like we have simply moved from Friends of T and J, to Friends of H and M. Servant leadership, without accountability is another hollow... — read more 

It is a like a mentally abusive relationship - you know the right thing to do is get out but you stick around thinking it will get better then you get pushed out! OMG! just get it done - one way or another - and let us move on. FFS!

Hey JD, Nike leadership. We’re stressed, frustrated and scared. Thats what should have been addressed at today’s meeting. I know there are reasons for Extending this agonizing waiting period past the previously mentioned timeline but it really... — read more 

Has there been any RIF at Valiant, is the leader still in place.

3 years ago around this time, I got layoff by Nike while on my first sabbatical. I had been with the company for 13 years and in the same IT department. I was loyal so it hurt bad and it took me a while to get over. In the end, I decided to take my... — read more 

Today was not the day, apparently. So the stress continues. I’m really tired of being told by leadership to just stay focused. Can we just get it over with?

The amount of time to react to change for layoff needs is exactly the problem leading to not producing right product to the consumer on time. So if the leaders managing the layoffs cant figure it out due to complexity, how about thinking to remove... — read more 

Someone on a previous post asked why can’t you ex employees get some closure and it was a very good question. My time at Nike kept me up some nights, many years later. I often was left thinking my experience was unique and therefore, I had a large... — read more 

This company will s— the life out of you! I tried for so many years at the sacrifice of my family. If you are worried about layoffs right now hang in there and then get the f— out. The best thing I’ve ever done is leaving this company. I could... — read more 

Who can I go to to report my director and really trust that it will be looked into the right way? My friends have told Me they’ve had terrible experiences with ER. HR are buddy’s with the leader so I don’t want to talk to them. Who else can you... — read more 

Anyone else suddenly getting a denial when trying to access this site from your Nike computer? Me suspects that our esteemed leadership has wised up to our dirty little secret here...?

Global merchandising team should be the first to be cut. Online shopping is the new direction. They are overpaid to put socks on mannequins.

As an employee who was affected by the 2016 layoffs, then rehired, (and one likely to be hit when the ax drops on Oct. 1st) these lay offs are not entirely shocking...... In the over 10 years I've been employed here, now seems like the most over... — read more 

The Stock closed at an all time high today. Footlocker says people are spending their stimulus check on shoes. Foot traffic at the mall is back to pre-Covid levels. I also know insider details I wouldn’t share here that things are looking very good... — read more 

Any insight into severance packages for different bands this go around? I’d suspect, given some of JD’s comments, they’d be better than the garbage packages in the past, especially with his tech background- but curious if anyone knowS anything or... — read more 

Is anyone aware of any lay-offs in IT yet? If so, what area(s)?

Anyone know if you are let go, if the non-compete is still in place?

Can anyone provide insight between the timing of the actual email invite notification to the actual meeting with HR?

How do the Ekins stay around? I get they aren’t paid a ton and there aren’t all that many of them but seriously? Are they essential because I must be missing something.

Anyone have insight into next rounds timing and at what level? Will the next employee all hands give us clarity or just more vague conversation. This is all torture and manipulation. Im over it.

I've seen multiple H-1B's get promoted to management. It totally illegal and should be reported. Yea, I'm talking to YOU! Here is the statute. NOTE: That you have to come here as an execute, NOT BE PROMOTED. EB-1C Eligibility for... — read more 

I was told by a source who was on a call with HR and Tech Comms and an HR person let it slip that Global Tech was no longer a part of CDA so we can move forward with key planning. The other HR gal shot her a weird look so my friend picked up on that... — read more 

No one. Thoughts?

And have JD and MP as advisors? That could bring Nike back around to the athletes and the people and the employees.

Since I left Nike over 17 years ago on my own terms, I have been around the block in and aboUt the area. For this who wish to stay for money only, keep in mind that Nike generally pays below market value. They rely on the “we’re Nike” cache and... — read more 

You work incredibly long hours.. literally covering 2+ jobs at one time. You go through the entire process HR has laid out and even your manager came to the table for you during Calibration Nike has made it an honor to be considered highly... — read more 

It is astonishing how many nasty people work an Nike in positions of Director and beyond. I work in an area at Nike where people will take credit for other people's work and often do it right in front of such people; they do not even mention other... — read more 

Nike should consider adding a real worker to the board of directors. Someone who is likely to retire, who can represent employees. Maybe mass layoffs would not continually occur if employees were valued more.

Especially IT folks. This is the only way you can protect yourselves from all out greed. I know unions are not always beneficial to employees. Do your research and consider it. You only need 30% of a specific group to organize.

No doubt that there is a lot happening at Nike. Uncertainty over jobs, unclear direction, leadership changes, cultural challenges and unrest, etc. Given all that and instead of waiting to find out if I will or will not have a job, would you accept a... — read more