I spoke with a person from the EEOC. She explained the process and was realistic about expected outcomes without being discouraging. She told me they are looking at this site everyday and have posted here too. They are interested in the number of... — read more 

The DJ, custom golf carts, executive Segways, the jets, constant re-modeling of perfectly usable facilities, the bar and dinner tabs on company travel, five star hotels, wrapped promotional vehicles that get used for two local events a year, no... — read more 

We made the front page a few times, this is the first negative one: https://streamable.com/j0d3q

Looks like a lot of IT people on this site. What's the deal with Irondata? I read the phone IT policy on zero, but heard that that is just b---s---. I didn't have Irondata installed on my phone and none of my contacts or NIKE info was wiped, but... — read more 

We have a more profound problem than Nike and its layoffs. The problem is within my friends. Until we free ourselves from the grip of their game, we are doomed. Prosperity is not about wealth on the outside, it is about growing, valuing what is... — read more 

The new office was supposed to cost $ 380 million dollars and is projected to cost over $ 1 billion dollars! What a colossal goat f---! Nike is basically an artist colony and the new building is an artist's wet dream. It's ugly as hell unless you're... — read more 

In my area at Nike over half the workers were contract. If Nike needed to reduce headcount, why not keep the employees and eliminate the contract workforce? It would be nice to know how many Nike employees in the US - both contract and captive - are... — read more 

Personal experience - speak up at the risk of sinking your career. Leaders live in a bubble of self congratulation and self adoration with a few exceptions. " HR Business Pets" serve egos. Some poor leaders may have 'retired' but they leave behind a... — read more 

I've been at Nike (as a contractor) for 3 years. In that time, I've seen 3 rounds of layoffs, and 2 of my direct managers were terminated, along with some of my colleagues who have been here a long time. The biggest loss is the people who have that... — read more 

Prediction: Mark Parker is let go or the transition started (good holiday season will not save him). Bad holiday season will certainly ensure an inglorious exit for him. Probably another round of layoffs in Jan /Feb time frame. Apple or Amazon buys... — read more 

So I did a search here: https://store.nike.com/us/en_us/pw/new/me?ipp=120 What did I find? Same old, same old. How do you expect to lead in anything if you keep on putting out the same things year after year? You need to reinvent the wheel DAs! How... — read more 

Nike was too slow in reacting to changing dynamic of consumer preferences over the past 3 years. This is for both products offered, and how they are offered. Adidas on the other hand fully understood this and is flourishing. This is the external... — read more 

When are tech workers going to stop being pushovers and form a union to protect themselves! I left Nike because of abusive business practices; regular bullying and requirements to work in excess of 80 hours a week -- nights and weekends. They like to... — read more 

I was a Nike employee in Brand from 2003 to about 2007. I left of my own accord because of the never ending politics and need to mingle and connect with other employees to further the advancement of you own departments growth. I had always thought... — read more 

Anyone remember the last layoff, which was much worse? Lots of talk about sacrifice & how upper levels would also sacrifice as well. Many were laid off & many of us who survived didn't get a raise along with supposedly those at the top who said we... — read more 

I am torn here – as an employee I want to see some stability and security. I guess, more than “some”, I want a lot of stability. But, as a citizen, I do not want our businesses to become stale and ineffective. Now, I have two conflicting needs here... — read more 

I am a lifelong Nike veteran who recently opted to leave. I feel it is better to leave now while I still have fond memories rather than stay onboard a sinking Ship. My heart is saddened and disappointed to see the significant culture shift and the... — read more 

PHK- THANKS. +Three decades with the greatest company I could have ever imagined. I have more than I ever thought possible. I left knowing what brought me to the company and kept me here so long is gone and until proven wrong, never coming back. I... — read more 

I am a lifelong Nike veteran who recently opted to leave. I feel it is better to leave now while I still have fond memories, rather than stay onboard a sinking ship. My heart is saddened and disappointed to see the significant culture shift and... — read more 

I am a 22-year lifelong Nike veteran and recently decided to exit. I feel it is better to leave now while I still have fond memories, rather than stay onboard a sinking Titanic ship. My heart is saddened and disappointed to see the culture shift and... — read more 

Recent and pending layoffs at Nike ripple through the entire Beaverton/Portland/Vancouver community. High level axed employees face delaying purchases of brand new Teslas for their newly-minted 16-year-olds, baronial Sunriver vacation homes could... — read more 

For folks entertaining a Nike offer who are on this page conducting due diligence before saying yes: know that your hiring manager can't promise you anything about job stability. and that three times in the last 10 years Nike has let go of batches of... — read more 

I have been reading this post today and having gone through this process as well. 22 years. I moved 9 times with this company. All the moves benefited everyone involved. So I have no issues. 2 great kids and a wife. If I didn't do these moves all of... — read more 

It seems Nike is planing to add more layoffs by September 30. The number is 745, so I am not sure how many more that leaves after the latest wave, as we don't have a final number of how many were already let go... — read more 

I am so sorry to those who have been forced out. It isn't your fault if you didn't challenge the system and were placed on a struggling project, or under an incapable supervisor. Unfortunately employee productivity is also being blamed for Nike's... — read more 

Just wanted to remind everyone here that Uber almost crashed and burned (and the CEO did) because one woman told her story that opened the floodgates. The truth is where there is smoke, there is fire. Always. Nike is big, much bigger than Uber with a... — read more 

I am truly saddened that Nike has allowed it's brand to be tarnished so much by the behaviors and decisions of leadership at key levels, not just the executives. The brand represented a lot to me as an athlete and as a former employee. My experience... — read more 

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