If you believe the press reports about Foot Locker, Finish Line, and other retailers falling short on their numbers, each of them mention Nike's lack of a true (or new) innovation pipeline. As a shareholder & employee I ask, where is the... — read more 

I was researching the possibility of an ageism lawsuit, and ran into this article. It's a good read, if somewhat discouraging. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/07/business/dealbook/shown-the-door-older-workers-find-bias-hard-to-prove.html?mcubz=0 One... — read more 

As an engineer with many months at NDT, I have witnessed all of it: Multiple "boys club" style POs talking about technical topics that they don't even understand at fundamental level and pushing back on ideas coming from engineering teams. They... — read more 

These layoffs have finally made news, it was about time. Well, if we can call one article news, but it's something. Somebody at Nike needs to be held accountable for what is going on, and some press can at least put some pressure on the higher-ups... — read more 

Tech w/in Nike is loaded with a 100s of H1Bs. I didn't see a single one being asked to leave or an American worker re-assigned to replace an H1B with similar or better skills. I'm semi familiar with that law, and I think Nike may be violating the... — read more 

WHQ has around 70% 30 years old or younger employees. Basically favoring youth over experience. Perhaps this has something to do with Nike losing its US market share in the first place?

Let's take a count of the layoff trends! Indicate years of service, age, gender. I can bet you they are all long time and faithful employees

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Dear peer forum - after 26 years my number was up today. I was not expecting such an end to an otherwise very rewarding and fulfiling career. Had hard time facing kids tonight, other than that I think I am in peace. So long Nike and let us see what... — read more 

Will you ever support the brand in any way again? I'm not sure if it's an initial anger but I want to literally burn all my Nike gear. I won't but I just can't see myself or my family ever buying the swoosh again.

Remember this as they walk you out. Keep your chin up.

I heard they are outsourcing the majority...

I'm wondering how much this will effect our retail portion (campaigns and such).

If you are over 60 and if you get laid off do they issue a new Gold Badge? Anyone had this situation?

Though the thought of being laid off is frightening, I'm beginning to think it is the better outcome. This all confirms for me that the Nike of today is not a company I would choose to work for if I were out in the job market. So, If kept, I would be... — read more 

If you were laid off, in addition to your severance package was your non-compete exercised?

Why make layoffs like this way?? Sacrifice the people to save the numbers?? imagine if we sacrificed the numbers to save the people. Have everyone take a 2-4 weeks of leave with no pay. TOP to Bottom we all suffer a little so no one will suffer a... — read more 

How has leadership not seen this coming? After the '09 layoffs they put themselves in the same position. They started staffing up again to the point of ridiculousness. Now the people that suffer are those actually putting in work. The leaders will... — read more 

I am dreading going in to work today. I don't think I will be able get my high blood pressure down until this week is over - and that'ss if I don't get laid off. I remember a time when working at Nike was fun, I was looking forward to going to work... — read more 

Layoffs are not fun for anyone and they are never going to be done "right". I am currently sitting on an amazing team where we should be hearing our fates today. If we are lucky that is. In order to keep things from being released before plan, upper... — read more 

I wish Mark would explain to everyone why the very management team which drove this company to the very edge of the cliff over the last 24 months with their great strategies never changed: hey folks, our plan which got us here was wrong, but just... — read more 

Tenure doesnt matter any more. All that matters is how well you prop up your leaders as a yes man/woman. I know people that were barely qualified to be managers that have been promoted to director and even senior director in 2 years. These people are... — read more 

Do people over 20 get more than 3 months of insurance??? I just missed 20

NDE will be hit tomorrow. Unclear how many, but it's coming with 100% certainty. Check the conference room schedule in WL and DS. Conference rooms are blocked all day. Good luck.

I was let go today after 30 years. I agree with most. In my 30 years I have had some good and bad mangers. My last one was the worst. He did not have a clue what I did and he is nothing but a brown noser. I have been on both sides of the table and... — read more 

Tomorrow WHQ will be hit with the hammer. Pretty much everyone with feel and see it around campus's tomorrow. HR, security and legal being last to go next round. (unsure of date)

More than 60 points gets basic 'retirement' perks (primarily discount shopping). Anyone know if that's part of the package. If it is, my hand is raised high. (OK, my hand is raised anyway. Just curious).

I thought Oregon required a WARN notice be filed 60 days in advance for layoffs of over 100 people. I haven't seen one for Nike.

Is this affecting the contractors as well? Usually they're the first to get hit. Or they being hired in greater numbers to offset the employees?

I see Chicago was hit hard, but I am not hearing anything about other locations? Anybody has any info?

Sales are down, stock is downgraded, layoffs abound. Really not sure how can some people not see how bad the situation is at Nike. Well, at least some are worried... — read more 

Still in progress - it's brutal - I hope someone posts the total numbers but I hear it's really bad. Wife works there I'll see if I can post more when she comes back home. There is a ton of anxiety, not only workers but also family and friends as... — read more 

Does anybody know the numbers for this week? Is this the final round? How many people can they a actually get through in 3 days?

My wife was layed off back in the '09 massacre. She wound up at Apple in Cupertino. The difference in how the two companies operate is glaring. Apple meetings, 4-5 people tops, and only people that are supposed to be there. Its quick and to the... — read more 

A coworker was let go Monday morning. Sr Director sent a meeting request just prior. They walked into Sr Director and HR in the room and were let go immediately. No director or manager in the room. Manager was unaware. :( Best of luck to everyone.

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The issue at Nike is bad management. Constant change in direction, shifting sand management style. IT engineers are promoted to leadership without the leadership skills. It is about who you know and not a merit based system. I saw a manager get... — read more 

Do you think most of North America WHQ will go? Then global will just work directly with territories?

It's starting meetings just called