How come some departments do not have it and some managers use it for retaliation? How come as a manager when I go to enter rating ( after reviewing CFE form from my direct report and 360 feedback), the rating is already decided by Sr Dir who has... — read more
DEI doesn’t feel inclusive to a non-black person
This long list of activities feels very exclusive to POC and not everyone. Why can’t there be events where we don’t have to feel like if you’re black you’re included, if you’re not, you’re not included.
Am I allowed to be OK?
There are a group of us (I hope) who come from a poor working class who are here. We work very hard and have seen some (if not enough) recognition. We are doing well and from our standards are doing better than most of the World. Is that not OK? I... — read more
GT org update
TT reporting into CTO, another play to hide someone who brings no value to Nike and takes credit for everyone’s work as her own. When will leadership wake up?
Gentle Reader
It is I, Lady Whistledown, with yet another scintillating update on the happenings within the hallowed halls of Nike. If you thought Regency London was brimming with drama, you clearly haven't met the current court of jesters presiding over our... — read more
Layoffs being reversed
Hearing from some colleagues that some folks who were laid off are coming back due to miscalculations in the process. Curious how big the number will be.
Layoffs next week, asked to pick up work
At a time when people will be nervously waiting to hear if they have a call that day I was asked to be a sweetheart and pick up some extra work to help a lagging project. Are they unaware that our focus and energy might not be so good?
MP it’s time to manage with courage
“A CEO is hired and fired by the board of directors of a company. This gives the chairman of the board power over the CEO.” It’s time for our Chairman MP to step up for all of us and get rid of JD (and his leadership team)
Nike is at it again… potential fraud class action (but this time for the shareholders)
Just saw this article from March. If you click on the link for the lawyers it takes you to a form for a class action lawsuit... — read more
Product recommendation if leadership reads this
Please make more of regular mountain hiking shoes. People like me will never hit track, but we do hike a lot, and I am not a teenager who would want shoes that are too colorful and bling. Please make and highlight on main page some good grip mountain... — read more
Nike is still a great place to work
IF you're part of senior management. It's never been better to be them. It's just us on the bottom who are having a lousy time.
Miss Profit Sharing
I’m a lower level long term employee. I’m still so upset about losing profit sharing. I think many employees started after they got rid of it but for the rest of us, we know. The amount of retirement growth Ive lost because of this is so disturbing... — read more
Stay strong and FINALLY have your voice
Retaliation and silencing has always been a tactic at Nike. So many of you are done. Stay vocal. Don't let your voice be silenced as mine was because I was only one voice.
JD's Comp Ratio to Median Employee is 975:1
https://www.equilar.com/reports/109-table-highest-paid-ceos-2024-equilar-100.html
LinkedIn out of control
I wish I had been let go. It’d sure have been easier to get a job judging by how everyone is falling over themselves to provide a wonderful glowing references and leads to people they don’t even know! I quit because it was a toxic nightmare. I then... — read more
PSP
I was part of phase 1, so no visibility. Has there been any word on PSP this year? Maybe to stop the bleeding?
Is Athleisure wear toast?
Nike Adidas, Lulu - all their stocks all trading below their 2020 averages. All companies reporting higher inventories, softening demand. Has the industry ki-led the golden goose of the consumer?
ETWs getting the axe
ETW here in Global. After 3 months of turmoil, I was notified my role would not be extended and there are no opportunities for me to transfer to a different area of the business. My agency has over 100 ETWs placed across the business and almost all... — read more
Rules about converting ETW
Currently working as ETW, found a recently posted role I would be a good fit for. Current manager is contacting the HM and looking for the recruiter, however, I was told the HM can’t speak directly to me. Is there some kind of rule about this?... — read more
#1 sport
From the Q/A session during the GT all hands you’d think our number one sport was softball. Not unexpected though.
Sorry we had to fire you
But don’t worry, GenAI will pick up the slack. We are now building a corporation that will not need any of us. GenAI, or how to remove the soul of Nike. This scattershot “roadmap” is going to dilute the brand, distract from our real objectives... — read more
You vill eat ze bugs
and you bill love eet
Leadership is schizophrenic
They’re scared and leading as scared animals, trying to project confidence but failing miserably
Workplace Abuse
https://endworkplaceabuse.com/
Workday login doesn't work after layoff
They sent a workday login and temp password that....doesn't work. Is there anything significant there related to being dismissed or will they just send a box for the laptop ? Don't really want to email my monster direct report anymore than I need to... — read more
COBRA Coverage
For those who were impacted by prior Nike re-orgs, did Nike cover 100% of the COBRA premium (i.e., employer + employee monthly insurance premium) or only the employer portion of the COBRA insurance for x months? And, did you have to sign up for... — read more
Waaaa
I sad. I no belong. I am feels angry. I no like work. You should no like work. I feel do not like product. You no like product. World doomed. Big fail. We no live. Kids no like product, like me. Kids no like spend allowance on product. Is HRs... — read more
Personal level hr complain
I hope hr people read this. When I was laid off lots of people sent message of support. I was not expecting it and it was nice. After a few days however I realised that one of the few people I worked every week with and didn’t show up was my hr... — read more
ESPP
I have sold my stock after the last two purchases and reinvested in SPY, QQQ and SMH… hands-down, one of the best financial decisions I have made. Dan is such a clusterfu-k
What’s the salary range for gr. 50 in HR?
Asking for a friend.
We do not have time for these stupid group projects
I do not have time to “create and perform a skit, video, musical number to introduce yourself and your team to the new org flying formation.” I’m trying to figure out my new job, scope, existence.
The 5 Day Work Week is Upon Us…
Get ready. The announcement is coming. JD just wants one more zinger before he hopefully gets axed.
The truth
The only people for whom Nike is relevant are sneakerheads. The brand is so weak now that kids are not demanding Nike shoes like they did in the past. There's so many other options that frankly appeal more to younger shoppers than Nike's pretty... — read more
SP 500 vs NKE
While SP 500 is up by almost 100% in the 5 years, NKE has gained 0%. Why is JD paid 32 million dollars?
The dirt we carry
When is enough enough This has got to stop. Report everything you know and get it off your shoulders. I can't stand this anymore with all the hush hush to each other and so on. If you know something, say it. Just say it and report it. If we all come... — read more
Whistleblower isn’t being listened to
I’ve been trying to whistle blow on the corrupt, toxic behavior at Nike with HR and they won’t do ANYTHING!! I feel like I’m out of options because this needs to be addressed and Nike needs to be held accountable. What should I do? I’m about 1 week... — read more
Allow me to offer this advice
When you are asked to teach newly hired employees some of the things you usually do, give them direction, but never fully transfer your knowledge to them. Chances are, that person is being trained to take your job because they're cheaper and you're... — read more
Nike is corrupt.
When was the last time that you felt safe at Nike? I did for years until recently. Someone please tell me what's going on. I've never felt more uncertain about my job until these last few years. I'm hearing this at other companies. Is this the new... — read more