The company has done very well in the last few years. What happened that there is such a disruption in the market that they need to cut so many jobs? It seems like things were going so well. People are back on campus. Lots of construction. Updates to... — read more 

What is Nike policy on retirement vesting schedule? Do you need to work certain amount of time to be able to take that 5% match employer contribution if they let you go?

If it's true that the coming layoffs will last for three months (!), I am not staying here and losing that much time stressing over the job in the company which stopped being worth it. I have been working here for years, and witnessing the decline... — read more 

Anyone else having issues with severance? I was laid off in December and today was considered last day, got my last paycheck but surprised to see that the severance total wasn't included.

Are there layoffs in ER? It seems like team meetings are bleak…

I was sitting behind JD at the Dame game yesterday, and found him to look unhealthy, quiet, and almost uninterested in the game. He was talking at Heidi and Amy, who didn’t say much back. The minute he left his seats during halftime all the OGs came... — read more 

Just wondering what you all think. Her first big move to ki-l all the tech tools everyone uses everyday and force us to all Microsoft seems like a terrible idea.

We stopped innovating and just milked dunks, AF1 and AJ1's etc for past several years. We used to do a good job at creating scarcity with those and keeping consumers wanting more. Now we wonder why consumers are ready for something new but we let... — read more 

Those I have heard from are astonished and have no idea what’s going on and it doesn’t make sense to anyone. Are they trying to drive us into the ground? Definitely feels that way. Why? Another notch in JD’s company destruction resume? That doesn’t... — read more 

There is a big VP offsite happening today and tomorrow. Any news people are willing to share?

Is it crazy to think that nominating and voting for people to be let go (self included) might actually yield better results than a consultant coming in and doing the same? After every layoff I’m left wondering how some people are still here. — read more 

We need the help of a Tech person, but we need a “spin the wheel “ on gossip here. Looking forward to the fun! I’ll go first, JD is a secret drag queen for Ru.

Recent announcements at VP level have been a net reduction, not naming backfills for existing VP roles. I doubt those roles will be backfilled and will quietly be part of the overall RIF.

The layoffs need to happen by the end of Q3 (February). My guess is Feb 9 and 16 will be the big days.

Couple of my friends ( working remotely) in architecture group they received notification that something was shipped to them from Nike. They haven't received the package yet. Is that happening for all remote employees or in selected org only ?

We are making 30 million Dunks per year, all kinds of colors available online. The worst factories are making Dunks to save a buck. Jordan retro isn’t selling out, what is next?

Introducing strict work hours, coming up with different ways to control every minute the employee spends working, releasing the management into offices to look constantly over our shoulders, have always been, in my experience, a sure sign that a... — read more 

Serious question and looking for open discussion. What compels you to defend Nike or any corporation for that matter to people. What do you identify with in that company that compels you to defend their practices? People ask why we can’t get free... — read more 

I’m expecting to be laid off. Instead of focusing on the dread, I’m getting my certs updated and getting more certs to add to my resume. It keeps me focused and out of the fear. I suggest you do the same.

Is it only me feeling that most decisions in higher ups are made not based on facts or knowledge but based on polictics and depending on who wants to avoid confrontation with whom or who wants to actually frame and stab the other person! I often get... — read more 

Why doesn’t Nike give us free food on campus? Just a curious question and not a complaint before you guys start disliking this.

We have people on our team that never come in despite the new policy. Managers don’t blink an eye at them but for others they watch our time in office. Anyone else experiencing this?

My manager let the team know that starting next week they’ll be implementing core working hours. I’ve always worked 7-3 because it works best with kid drop off/pick up but am now being told I have to be in the office until 4pm no matter what time I... — read more 

VP Summit early next week … highly unlikely, but it would be awesome if they took this as the opportunity to cull the herd and start the rest of the layoffs … We need this to be over, no one wins from prolonging this process.

Where were you 10 years ago? Mentally, healthy and in control of your life? What matters to you most? Family? Money? These are the things everyone should think about. What matters to you most? Stop bashing each other and focus on what you can or... — read more 

Easy way to cut costs - Cut all remote employees except critical high performing ICs. No sense in having leaders working remotely. beyond ridiculous to have vp, sr directors wfh. Gut TPM organization. There are some valuable product mangers who... — read more 

What’s the real purpose AMV is driving towards? All she does is driving Techinical Product Managers towards creating a bunch of artifacts. Is there any real value generated or purpose from this organization? One of the most ineffective leadership and... — read more 

Remote 35 percent more likely to be laid off. Out of sight out of mind. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/layoffs-remote-work-data-980ed59d

Too many cute moves for Venkatesh means the road is over for many who climbed the fake ladder he built. Manufacturing excellence is gone while infrastructure and analytics costs are too high. 20% reduction in headcount on the way, ouch!

The commute to and from work is horrendous.

#2 - update your resume and start applying; you can always decline #3 - don’t ever give up

One sr.dir told me that these lay offs will take 2 quarters 😭

How do you deal with being managed out? Has anyone ever successfully fought back and if not what steps did you take?

This is a true corporation now. It’s not the Nike you knew. Get your resume together and apply, apply and apply. Don’t ever give up. It’s a tough market, but it will turn around. Network. All hands together; we will see this through. God Bless — read more 

Nike is getting bare minimum from most of us since the announcement. The reality is that most won’t get laid off but the lingering wait makes everyone burn out, drive in, swipe badge and leave. Once layoffs are done, there will be no motivation and... — read more 

I wait, I wait, I wait, I wait

When was the last time we went more than a year without layoffs? In fact, I think it's been a while since we went even just six months without cuts. Is laying off folks really the only brilliant idea the leadership can think of to boost profits?... — read more 

Where are we tracking on JD’s below two DEI goals internally and externally proclaimed in 2020? Donohoe has set a target of filling 45% of roles "at the vice president level and higher with women" by 2025. He also aims to have 30%... — read more