We are not the only ones who are noticing that Adidas is getting way ahead of us, with less and less chance of us catching up to them... I hope somebody decides to do something about this before it's too late... — read more 

More layoffs coming. Futures orders down. A geographic restructuring from 6 to 4. CEOs of chain retailers calling out Nike directly for lack of product innovation. Adidas and Vans on the feet of most 14-17 year olds. Senior leadership with limited... — read more 

I realize rumors are flying left and right given the lack of communication from leadership, but I've heard from a very credible source that the next round is happening the last week of August. It sounds like the original plan was to roll out... — read more 

Just wanted to check in and see if folks had any updates on what's going on relating layoffs and reorg.

Not sure if I am giving too much credence to rumors, but August 15 truly seems to be the D-day. I've been with Nike for over 10 years, and I used to love my job. Now, it's mostly a source of stress for me as I don't know if I am going to be next on... — read more 

What will the impact be? Do you know? Please facts only.

Bloodbath round 2 will hit. Nike will call it optimization by reorganization in order to increase speed and flexibility. It isn't. This is straight overhead reduction because Nike isn't a growth company anymore. Rumor is that 1200 people will be let... — read more 

So far, 200 people have been laid off. We all know more is coming in August, but what I was wondering is if Nike will go for the entire 1200 remaining at once, or will they split it up? In all honesty, I think I'd rather know right now, then have to... — read more 

Were all 2% (1400) laid off already in June? Is August an additional percentage being laid off in addition to the 2% in June?

Next round is coming. Good Luck everyone.

Of course that layoffs are the first step to take, even if the company is suffering much, much deeper problems that need to be addressed. But we all know that no matter where and no matter how much it is their doing, management will not be the one to... — read more 

At another company I was at for a long time, during the height of the recession, we recieved 2 weeks of pay, 1 month for every year served, immediate vesting of all outstanding stock, and several weeks of free career counseling from a professional... — read more 

Anyone have info on what the severance is? I heard 1 month for every 2 years worked -- which is pretty awful.

Nike IT is a sh-- show. The funding model is broken and all the Sr. Leaders only care about protecting their own careers. The CIO has the personality of a log. His claim to fame at Coke was a data center migration clearly thwy need more than that... — read more 

This is round one. There is a round 2 and it will hit in august. At that time, the cuts will be heavier in geographies, and enabling functions ( IT again, HR, Procurement, Workplace Design and Connectivity, Category Ops, Legal, and Supply Chain)... — read more 

This happened years ago, 96/97 with Fila and Avia. I worked at mile in those years, and they made it like you should be paying them to work for them. I worked for reebok nearly 16 years, and thru constantly layoff people off throughout the years... — read more 

Nike IT is just so messed up they have horrible leadership and it will only get worst as I feel at least half the people they laid off are the ones that were truly passionate about Nike. All these Bank of America VPs that joined tech are running it... — read more 

Anyone have an idea how many FTE's were let go yesterday at WHQ? It feels like most of the supposed 1,400 were there, maybe more. And it feels like most of those of us with at least 5 years or more were axed. A blood bath.

What is interesting, the decision makers (C-Suite) who got Nike in this bad position (actually this occurred before) still maintain their positions. T he problem is on the top floor not with the people they are laying off. The continue to make bad... — read more 

All the layoffs in my partners IT departments were employees with 15-30 years employment with Nike. b---s--- upper management decided to clean sweep tenured employees and keep H1Bs and anyone under 30..... Beware of big corporations. Lifetime jobs... — read more 

Nike and converse are not loyal to their employees. Converses also laying off employees. They are just doing it slowly and trying not to call attention to it. It doesn't matter how long you work for the company 15, 20, 30 years, employee dedication... — read more 

I wonder how many of the people that will be laid off are 62 yrs of age or older and have worked for the company for 20yrs. Seems like nike doesn't want eldery people around.

The Eagle has landed! Godspeed peeps, we'll need it!!!

There is a ton to report here – in short 1400 will be laid off, if you add contractors on top of this list the number will be much much larger. They are moving P&Ls... Now focus is on big centers, NYC, etc. there is a ton of danger here as we are... — read more 

Preparation for this phase had already decreased Nike Technology including Cyber Security by 30% already over the past 9 - 12 months. Supply Chain related rolls including rolls supporting supply chain are on the chopping block with this latest round... — read more 

Nike waited till the fiscal year 2018 to appease wall street and have budget for severance. A massive layoff wave is coming... rumored to be mid June. They have slowly been letting go of anyone they can for trivial reasons that had become standard... — read more 

Nike is running out of good ideas, layoffs are increasing, and their competitors are growing stronger. Recent Nike news: Nike Hijab Faces Backlash on Social Media

Nike has just announced to its in-house custodial staff that they are being laid off in three months (by June 2017). The custodial staff at Nike hasn't had any top management for several months, and the message was delivered to custodial staff by the... — read more 

Nike is at it again! ETWs are starting to suddenly and mysteriously disappear from one day to the next. Not so fast Nike, nice try. If you're a contractor, you could be next, just be on guard. Not sure why the sudden downsizing, but something is in... — read more 

I'd like to see if someone can give us more info about job cuts in Beaverton.

nike is a joke, they DO NOT treat their contractors well. treating people like sh-- only goes so for. if you want a contract job or a full time job, you're better off working for their competitors such as adidas or under armour since they will treat... — read more 

Warning all ETWs!!! Nike has now, August 2016, started to layoff ETWs (contractors) left and right at Nike World Headquarters (WHQ). It's a disaster. Polish your resume and your LinkedIn profile right now, this is not a joke. My contract was... — read more 

What is the likelihood of Nike layoffs in Beaverton in 2016? Please let me know if you have any information.

With more stuff being outsourced, do you guys think that we may have layoffs in Q1 or Q2 of 2016. I really do not have any info here, it's just a gut feeling that something is in the works. Do not get me wrong, I like working for Nike, my manager is... — read more 

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I anticipate an overall drop in global demand for our goods for number of reasons (I think a recession is coming) - This will result in a prompt management move to control costs and payroll costs (especially at Nike) are enormous.

No need to lay anyone off from Nike when you have 10 year old kids working for dimes over there in China.