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.

@OWXdrAI or use this: https://www.thelayoff.com/t/OWXdrAI

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

Anyone know the package? 2 weeks for every year? Does it get paid out in full when you sign the papers? Do they also give you your last regular paycheck for the work you've already done + vacation, etc? And are they enforcing non-competes?

All conference rooms in our building are "closed" tomorrow and all meetings have been cancelled. Add that to our VP being at "management training." Good luck all

Retire the online store - just like Starbucks did a week ago - tens of millions in savings. Negotiate with Amazon a 5 year no fee deal - thats called fresh thinking. Deal with fees in five years, online shopping will change anyway. IT is so bloated... — read more 

Someone else posted this in a separate thread - I am bumping it: We continue to price ourselves out of the market. More and more, people can't afford the product. Half the employees I speak with wouldn't even be able to afford the products if it... — read more 

No matter what your answer here is, the number is huge. It's layer upon layer of well paid VPs who contribute to Nike in a marginal way. I'd say let's start with that layer, eliminate let's say 50% of all VPs and see what happens. I'd bet the numbers... — read more 

Anyone know if any store closings would happen? And how are descisions made to do so! Are PNLs a guideline they go with?

Heared that this week Asia already starts the movement. Hang in there...

Between 450-500 layoffs are planned for the week of August 28th at WHQ (multiple functions impacted). Additional layoffs will take place globally (outside of WHQ). This is only round 2... The Schedule is as follows: Monday = HR training of VPs for... — read more 

The DTC model has way to many positions that are a big waste of time! RDDs when they travel come in with at least 5 people in tow to visit a store.Pulling managers away hours at a time just to tell you the store is ran poorly with only being in the... — read more 

There was approximately 25 in Canada yesterday out of maybe 75-85 people in CHQ. Almost all functional areas. Some areas wiped almost completely. A lot of people with 15-25 years Pretty sad given how well Canada performs and how short staffed they... — read more 

Lay offs worldwide starting next week. Cuts will be deep, they have even fanned out global security to assist as expecting folks to be very upset. Heard Canada got to go first today, haven't heard total numbers but almost entire departments cut from... — read more 

I live in Portland and used to work for Nike, as well as some of my family and friends. I have never been laid off, but have witnessed how these go since the early 90's. Nike has a lot of positives, but their layoffs reveal a darker side of the... — read more