Anyone who’s actually doing important work looking forward to shorter lines for lunch, van pop ups, events, etc.?
Educational Qual/ Credentials
Many many people at Nike, seem to land a job here without relevant educational credentials/qualifications. Some with nothing beyond HS diploma. I don’t know if this is tolerated in other fields like Engineering/Healthcare/Finance that can hire people... — read more
Bye
"Org Transformation". It was a joke. Looking at that empty eyeballs of SD was more painful than the fact that I was getting laid off. I'm not happy but am actually thankful that Nike does this for me before I walk out by myself. I know job market is... — read more
Toodles!
In Beaverton’s bubble, where sneaker tales grow dim, Old Phil’s twilight looms, his vigor now pale and slim. Laid off, I chuckle at the scene left behind, Kooks in their swag, to corporate tunes blind. “Chasing crumbs, in sweatshop shadows they... — read more
Air MI
Did anyone from Air MI get an invite today? I’m assuming we may just have different timing (as is our norm). The majority are WFH today and waiting to hear our fate.
Partner/Wholesale Side Layoff
Anyone heard of anyone on Jim Reynolds Wholesale Partners team getting let go?
Today all meetings about layoffs?
Some of my teammates have got “org transformation” meeting invites with our SD for later this afternoon. They received the invite at 9am & 10am; and are very anxious and stressed. Is today all about letting go or also informing people about their... — read more
Praying to god, hope everyone will get atleast 6 months of severance
I am praying to god that whoever is affected will receive atleast 6 months of severance. Wishing you all the best.
Cheap consultants/contracting cost us
Whether you believe it or not the fact is cheap labor from contracting is costing us. Do not want to take name of that company here, but all know whom I am referring to
Thank you, Apology and wishing you the best
Here I would like to share my gratitude to you all, and apologize if I hurt you by my words and actions ever. You guys are the best coworker one can ask for. Wishing you the best
Angry and Disappointed
While similar to most folks, I am also waiting for the invites, just learnt that that a close friend and my mentor lost his job. He's been a straight HS for several years, extremely hardworking and collaborative nature and always put the benefit of... — read more
JD talks about taking accountability...
In all those All Hands, JD talked ad nauseam about how he's "taking accountability" for having to lay people off... But is sure seems like "accountability" means blaming Zoom meetings and not actually changing anything about how he actually leads. — read more
People Managers.. did you have any input into the changes?
Just looking for some honesty.
Org meeting
Are people being let go in person or zoom?
Nike’s Layoffs Prove the Olympics Can’t Solve Its Midlife Crisis
https://www.wired.com/story/will-the-olympics-save-nike-from-its-midlife-crisis/
What are the things you should do before exiting?
End is coming, any advice to prepare? Resources you should be saving? None company property of course.
Can we transform our leadership into a competent one?
Since they're so big on transformations...
If you happen to be working today
Avoiding sending any emails unless you want to be the jerk who it trying to give people heart attacks
Advice: take the demotion…
Unless you can afford to be unemployed for an extended period of time or this is your path to retirement, I recommend taking the demotion. Some things to remember… It’s easier to find a job when you have a job. Outside employers don’t need to know... — read more
Have all the invites been sent already?
Nobody on our team received an invite so far. I keep hoping that we might get spared in this round since the last one cost us nearly a third of the team.
What does a meeting mean?
If we do have a meeting scheduled for today- does that for sure mean I’m being let go? Or could my role change as well? Just curious if a meeting today means for sure I’m being let go.
Recycling the link
If you haven't already seen this on his thought process. https://youtu.be/TZ2tgWPDk1o?si=QBs9r3hdqi4cfHkZ&t=1312
And so it begins...
The gates of Mordor have been thrown open, the Orgs are coming
We're puppets of Consultant firms
JD's background is on full display. ELT doesn't take any decision that doesn't come from, or is vetted by, a consultant. And consultants are just doing their job: creating opportunities for the firm to bill in the future. But Nike is going down... — read more
if we can join Nike on contract after FTE
I am FTE and I have good connection with Cognizant, do you guys know if worst will happen tomorrow if we can join Nike as a contractor through Cognizant.
Territory DSM are the big losers
New org looks unrecognisable. Heaps of demotions but more importantly no career pathways at Nike anymore. Many given option of a demotion or a redundancy. Tough decisions ahead!!
In the words sung by the great Whitney Houston…
I decided long ago Never to walk in anyone's shadows If I fail, if I succeed At least I'll live as I believe No matter what they take from me They can't take away my dignity
Are remote employees counted in the 740 count?
Are remote roles but located in the state of Oregon counted in the 740 reported in the WARN list? Or the 740 only has the employees based in Oregon (non-remote roles)?
Useful Financial Resource
Hoping no one needs this, but here's a very helpful and specific financial resource for any that may be effected: https://www-humaninvesting-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.humaninvesting.com/450-journal/nike-layoff-guide?format=amp
Will Contractors affected
Sorry about reading the news regarding the full time employees. Do you guys think if contractors will be affected? As Cognizant is planning to move me in Nike Project but I am hesitant now after reading the news. Once again I am so sorry for your... — read more
If you manage people: Be graceful, give space. Don't push this week.
Five your team space this week. Even if you are not directly impacted, WE ARE ALL IMPACTED. Give some space this week. Let them be, and process, even if they seem fine. Heck, give them Friday off if you can or at least 1/2 of Friday. The ones who... — read more
Preference
Do you prefer to be laid off in person or zoom? I’ve previously seen people saying that they prefer to be laid off in person, but I can really only assume those people are psychopaths. After seeing 2017 lay off, I rather be at home if I get the axe. — read more
Teams asked to be in the office early tomorrow morning ?
Are you safe if your team is required to be in the office Monday morning?
Demotions: The number we will never know
I know of more people than expected who received calls on Friday and were told take a demotion or take a package and leave. The mystery number.
What’s the fate of GT TPM org
In 2020/21, GT went through a hiring frenzy and accumulated significant number of TPM Sr.D, D, ICs positions from across GT. Domains and new hires (mostly remote). This strategy did not work as expected, as TPM never got recognized by its peer... — read more
Anyone have any insight into the groups that will be impacted or is it everyone?
PS.. love this for us all so much
Little work or no work at all will get done next week
Are we supposed to cancel all work-related meeting next week?
Tech Innovation team that was impacted
Don't trust those not impacted. They are throwing you under the bus.