It seems reading this post that a lot of you are bitter , well tough luck. If you look at the forum it's not just a great company like Nike doing big changes , the economy changes all the time and good companies change with it. They are clearly doing... — read more 

There's a lot that could be fixed on the digital and sports marketing teams. Those folks have to be the laziest and unhelpful group in the company. Sports Marketing in NA is coasting. I heard that there is going to be a phase 3 of this in layoff in... — read more 

Hey Parker, please read this: https://www.cnbc.com/2017/09/01/lululemon-avoids-the-athletic-carnage-in-retail-analysts-say.html

"if people only knew how screwed up the warehouses" - nail on the head. Replacing the WMS systems 3 times without addressing most of the functionality issues (leads to being many years behind the industry), the accuracy issues (inaccurate inventory... — read more 

Seems that cuts are global, not just focused on the U.S. Nike has cut 20 percent of its Indian workforce. In addition, some sponsorships are being cut, which further emphasizes the bad shape we are in right now... — read more 

I was let go in June. I have gone through a range of emotions since then. I am saddened that Nike culture is changing in a way that is unrecognizable to me. I do still have faith in Mark Parker. I was afforded opportunities that are not common in... — read more 

We know Nike wants to get rid of 1,400 employees, so we are looking at at least one more, if not several more waves of layoffs. September is a given by now, but do we know when? Not that it will do much difference in the long run if we know if it'll... — read more 

Does anyone have any news on the future of Converse and Hurley? It seems when Nike or the companies they own aren't doing great, Nike sells off these smaller companies. Lots of rumors, anyone have any facts in what's going to happen? Thanks and sorry... — read more 

Here's the official layoff accounting from WHQ, 255 in July and 490 more "separations" coming in September. Apparently they aren't required to report the layoffs that started back in January of this year... — read more 

Hey folks...former Nike Marketig employee here...sorry to hear about the latest round of misery. Here's something to chew on....About 15 years ago I did an analysis of healthcare spending costs at a variety of companies....when employees hit 45 years... — read more 

If your Nike 401K plan includes Nike stock or investment in the Nike Stock Fund, familiarize yourself with Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA) BEFORE you rollover your 401K plan. There is significant tax savings to taking advantage of NUA, especially... — read more 

I was a contractor at Nike around 2001. It felt pretty cultish to be honest. I went to a super bowl party one time and the Nike employees rooted against the Carolina Panthers simply because Cam Newton was sponsored by Under Armour. You guys have... — read more 

I am a long-time Nike employee who was “retired” along with many of you this week. From this post, many of you may know who I am, which is totally fine. I am not a manager or big wig. In truth, I am a 50+ single widowed mom of two middle school kids... — read more 

I may be completely off here but judging on long tenures folks are reporting on this site, there may be some legal irregularities here as it relates to layoffs. I believe Nike would have to disclose ages of folks who are eliminated and if we notice... — read more 

What makes the current downfall of Nike so disheartening is that this used to be a company full of humble, entrepreneurial, go-getters who came from nothing, who sold their product out of the back of their van, were deeply rooted into product... — read more 

When did we become a fashion company. I thought this company was founded on sports? The culture of sneakers was and I organic. We have forced "cool" on consumers and they are rejecting it. The day you take your consumer for granted is the day they... — read more 

It happened to our country as well. We had growth for 4years in a row and got laid off 2 years in a row. Most experienced people left , in this 2 years.There are few that are good that's still in our country. Company doesn't care who led the growth... — read more 

As a major player in the world of sports, it's ironic that Nike doesn't follow the sports team fix for when things are going bad. Typically a team will replace the head coach or manager. Nike, instead gets rid of many of their best/most experienced... — read more 

Being a professional at what you do, that I am sure you have spent countless hours preparing yourself and gaining solid, relevant experience. Why do you have to live in permanent anxiety of losing your job due to some other people's lack of vision... — read more 

Can someone make sure that the crew at JM4 gets a link to this page? There is a ton of really good insight here - if I was to steer the ship, I'd want to know what my crew really thought, how my crew really felt... It's a long journey and we are... — read more 

It's been close to 2 years since I've been working for Nike and from the get-go, they have been an extremely secretive and insecure bunch! From the outside the company looks mighty prestigious but on the inside it's filled with old redundant... — read more 

I was laid off last summer and to be honest it was the best day of my work life. I was not happy working at Nike.... too much stress and long, long hours. I did work with a great group who worked hard and had integrity, that is why I lasted for 5+... — read more 

The information posted on this forum for the past few days is valuable in terms of emotion and content which can provide insights on what went wrong from the people who did real work there. Could Nike harness this information with all the big data... — read more 

Trying to compile a list of bad business decisions in the last 5 yr that went unpunished NALC Memphis $300 million - DC built but never really fully operational. It was built to serve category offense, yes? What else?

If you've worked at Nike within the last two years, you knew a layoff was coming even before it was announced. At large meetings people asked leadership during QandA, "what are we going to do about Our compeptition gaining ground?" Leaderships... — read more 

Describe 2018 for me please. Give me a script, how are things going to play out? Thank you!

Thoughts and prayers of encouragement to all involved in the Nike layoffs. May this be a stepping stone and not a sinking stone. From the kid who watches dad leave every morning at 5 and return after 7 pm everyday, 40 miles round trip, for over 10... — read more 

Because it is exactly as people are saying, they are getting rid of older employees who might have s bit higher salaries and more vacation time. I guess they forgot that these employees also have more knowledge, more experience and dare I say ... — read more 

Can confirm Nike people have been flocking to adidas recently. Source, I work for adidas. From very senior level employees to former Oregon athletes... people you'd think would never leave Nike for a competitor, but clearly they had a reason for... — read more 

Not sure if this is applicable to laid off Nike, non H1B holders, but you should try and find out the basis (core reason) for the lay off. Former Intel person here who got the ax last year - over 50, white, +20 years tenure, MBA Finance. Landed on my... — read more 

I would suggest as many affected people as possible file complaints with the EEOC. Google is facing a class action lawsuit in a California federal court for age discrimination right now. Nike has always done this, especially in the NL. Every time it... — read more 

I am appalled with what folks are discussing here – there is a lot of confidential Nike information here. This information is proprietary to Nike, henceforth it should not be discussed in a public forum like this. Discussing RIFs in public (or in... — read more 

I just got a recruiter calling me about the job I just got layed off from. I have all the skill sets for the job. The only thing I can figure is that they just wanted someone younger and cheaper.

dont use names on this board - look at the rules below (footer) - no names, no foul language, no cyber-bullying... long story short, they (admins) delete posts with names, block your access and delete all your previous posts - happened to me, this is... — read more 

Bring back all manufacturing to the United States, Period! Get rid off all External Temporary Workers that do not immerse themselves in our culture. For an American company, American workers. Make it an issue of pride. You would be amazed how the... — read more 

While I can understand the anger now it seems that everyone and their mother are angry at Nike. Everyone says it is a horrible place to work, that H1Bs are taking over, no real knowledge in upper management and so on...but, what did you do to fix... — read more 

I'm fascinated to hear how the new org will roll out today. Starting to hear information... Hearing rumors (on good source)...that in the new brand org if you were a manager you will be doing the work of a specialist. You've basically been demoted... — read more 

It is shameful that so many families have to be impacted by the lack of vision and creativity of a roomful of self-promoting hypocritical executives. 99 percent of those laid off gave decades of their of their professional lives to NIKE because they... — read more 

Do you think that we will cherish and use the 5 guest passes after all this? Hurry, they expire on Halloween day... Boooo

Dude cashed in his $$$Millions in stock options and bailed out. Laughing. Nike's fall is just beginning. The company s---s.