Some News from reliable source in top level of org - around 9 to 10% global layoff between Mid Feb to May end to avoid bonuses! Brace yourself for change and be prepared for worst situations!Every department and organization is impacted in WHQ and... — read more 

So what happens if I have next week off and the following 2? If the layoff happens when I’m away do I still technically have a job while I’m out? Does HR need to have a call first?

Good luck everybody

I have a job offer in front of me which needs relocation. Does someone knows what happens to my profit sharing plan that comes once a year at the end of fiscal year? Do I loose it completely or fo I still get for the number of months I have been... — read more 

Is this even possible? Anyone know of anyone who has done this?

That will solve 90% of our problems. We can deal with the remaining 10% once we have competent leadership.

Anyone see NK’s update on LinkedIn? Shocked that there wasn’t an official announcement. He has been there a long time and has been a very visible leader internally.

Seeing him on campus more often. I know he's on the Board, but he's also got a lot going on Disney these days.

As part of Nike’s strategy to drive bold growth and deliver with speed and at scale, we will be combining two of our territories, Central and South America (CaSA) and Mexico, to form a new, single APLA territory – Latin America, or LatAm – effective... — read more 

I am so scared. I trusted the wrong person and now I don't know what to think. Fu-k! I might have put myself on the list.

The inflated ego of Directors through VP’s that don’t get cut is going to be brutal for teams to work under. They’ll be psyched with raises and new teams but the under paid below them will be exhausted from the stress of waiting and wondering for... — read more 

Having the threat of layoffs for months over our heads is the sign of incompetent leadership. I fear that this time around it is also a sign of the company on its way to fade out. This will be hard for both those who will be laid off and facing this... — read more 

I wish leadership would say something already...the vibe at work this week is wayyy off because everyone can sense something is about to happen. Every meeting we walk to or leave everyone is asking what's the latest on layoffs. Can they at least make... — read more 

When do you think VPs will be read in?

Given the state of the world, the unsustainable market base for Nike products, and a company willing to cut to the bone to make it more profitable- it is quite likely that Nike is a zombie brand. The vast majority of customers cannot afford Nike... — read more 

What a bunch of cr-p!!! Same bs just like all the other changes.

That's just a fact.

It seems that some of us long termers are really feeling this one.. We’ve made it through this many times, what makes this different? It’s Jon Donahoe. This man is no better than an overpaid actor. He announces our layoffs before Christmas just so... — read more 

That: 1: JD is a worthless piece of garbage with whatever talent he might have is still unclear. Layoffs su-k. Nike su-ks for putting us through this roller coaster Regardless we will come out better on whatever dude we end up... — read more 

I've been at nike for the better part of two decades. And I've actually loved 95% of it. I've had great managers, worked with mostly cool and talented people, and enjoyed getting to connect to sport through my work. I've always felt supported to have... — read more 

Does Nike pay out the 100 sabbatical hours if you don’t take it before leaving? I am aware that PTO hours get paid out but not clear on sabbatical hours

Just talked to the VP and techops is in the cross hairs trying to move everything to the geos.

I heard HR is looking into people’s time off utilization over the past 6 months to a year. Supposedly they’re trying to terminate people instead of giving them severance on grounds of stealing time. I heard this through another team’s manager. Not... — read more 

They just gave away a suite at The Timbers and a $1,000 food and drink credit. Very distasteful during a climate of layoffs, especially giving it away to "leadership".

I'm out on a vacation for next 3 weeks, should i cancel it and come to office?

Awww. Y'all are so sweet! What happened to "Believe in something, even if it means sacrificing everything?" You believed, and now you will sacrifice. Hello, Aztecs. Wut wut!!!!

Who manages HR for your org or function? Is their calendar blocked out for the week of Monday 19th February (or beyond), along with their direct reports? Managing widespread layoffs requires total dedication - all other people management duties need... — read more 

Anyone can post on here and it could be complete do-do. Sure check it, share if you’ve got something. But don’t make this your daily news page.

Did anyone get the email invite to reserve SNKRBall tickets? They were supposed to email a link last Friday but nothing ever came through. I’m starting to overthink a bit. Id imagine the last thing they’d want is a bunch of laid off employees showing... — read more 

for those with an FSA account, if you are laid off when do the funds stop working. Do you lose access to that money the day you are laid off or until your health insurance runs out?

Good leadership and management should avoid layoff in company of employees and focus on revenue generation and cost cut in other ways! Focus should be provided with job security of their employees so called FTE! All sports athletes/brand ambassadors... — read more 

All this uncertainty and a feeling of impending doom have thrown me completely out of whack. I’m crying a lot. Just feel sad. Can barely get out of bed this weekend. I’m gonna talk to someone on Lyra tomorrow. And gonna call in sick. I just feel like... — read more 

Rumors say we’ll be getting a JD email this week with details of the 2/19 layoffs. I’m hoping they rip the bandaid off and send it tomorrow, but knowing Nike they will drag it out. I don’t think they are clueless enough to send it on Valentine’s... — read more 

I realize many people are very anxious heading into next week and the following week, my advice is to take it easy this afternoon and enjoy the game.

Cut the management layer by 30% atleast. You wouldn't notice a thing, if anything things will get better, faster more efficient. Bring back all workers to office 5 days a week. If you want to be remote you better be some Rockstar IC that can't be... — read more 

Deep in the threads here was a discussion about the Oregon WARN list and Nike’s obligation to give a 60 day notice of layoffs for those affecting 500 or more people. I checked this morning and I was not able to find such a notice. Is it possible the... — read more 

Do we have an idea of how many shiny shoes management consultants are on campus and what they are specifically doing? I’m talking McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Deloitte types. You know the really expensive ones.

There’s a rumor that the week of February 19-23rd we will be asked to work remote. It is speculated that that week is when layoffs will happen. Does anyone have any real knowledge of this or is it just made up speculation? Has anyone been asked to... — read more 

My buddy just told me they are taking away Slack and Box and making us use all Microsoft cr-p! Slack and Box are the only 2 smart things Tech has done in the last 10 years! You want a seat at the business table but you make stupid decisions like... — read more