Fiscal year closes An earthen, scared berm bubble In spite of the kook Namaste.

From everything I've been hearing and reading, this whole thing will stretch out over several weeks with fragmented layoffs happening continuously. In my opinion, this will only serve to further ki-l morale which is already at an all-time low. With a... — read more 

This is the re-org to rule them all. JD is a hired sword. He made his first Nke kll 3 years ago and has perfected his craft. The as-----n’s sword will strike true and deep. WHQ won’t know what hit em. Run and hide plebs.

I just bought a new Tesla and Sea doo switch boat. What should I do if I get canned? I’m worried I’ll get divorced also and have to pay for child support. Can anyone that’s been in my spot advice? I just started at Nike this summer and thought I... — read more 

I’ve worked at companies in the past that would allow people to volunteer to retire early or pay out severance in exchange for their resignation. Any idea if this is a thing at Nike?

Assuming that I might be laid off, what are some things I should look to get done over the next month if not weeks, what are the things you regret not doing before you left and what are the things I might as well stop doing. Thanks

Looking for honest opinions only. Seems like PK got rid of WP quickly after he realized it was not a good fit but here we are with JD after double the amount of time as CEO

Were the “redeployments” and rolling layoffs in Q1 and Q2 part of this upcoming reorg or is this the start of something new?

Can we get it over with, PLEASE?

I won't be happy if I'm laid off but I won't be heartbroken either. I've prepared the best I can and if it comes to pass, I know what my next steps will be. I refuse to continue stressing over something I can't affect in any other way. In any case... — read more 

Keep your integrity and authenticity always. We’re all in this wasteland together. Be your best selves and your heads high.

Curious how many people that are talking on this site are in design? All this talk about being over staffed, when design still has unfilled roles from CDA. My team was cut in half and we all had to distribute the workload amongst ourselves. Aside... — read more 

I hope everyone have a great time with theor family. Nike or any other corporate is just a job. There are more important things in life loke the valiable time we spend with pur family. Hope everyone can enjoy tonight and tomorrow. There was life... — read more 

Finally. My story will be heard. And many more. Finally. I’ve been hiding in fear.

If anyone has experience with this i would appreciate an answer. Currently child support payments come out of my paycheck. If l am affected, am I still responsible for the payments or does oregon pause/reduce the payment till I get another job?

https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/nike-intel-cutting-jobs-next-year-layoff-projections-2024/467657

If the economy turns around, do you anticipate any Nike layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

I don't know about anyone else but I am very nervous and really had a bad holiday! Seems there is a WArn notice now. That being said we have to expect layoffs by end of Feb

I disagree with many people that we are lacking innovation. Let’s take a look at JD’s masterful innovations over the past year Innovative new hierarchy structure: creates more levels of hierarchy but says we are trying to streamline the... — read more 

That's what is ki-ling the brand. We used to be the biggest innovators in the industry but then the focus shifted and now we're stuck where we're stuck. Now it's playing office politics and making new versions and variations of our old products. No... — read more 

Not sure if anyone else has noticed but in my LinkedIn connections I have noticed a lot of “I’m happy to announce I have been promoted to VP of (insert role here)”. This is exhausting already. Layoffs were announced on December 21 during/after... — read more 

Manager here. What is considered middle management? 🤔 I have 2 direct reports and my manager has 3 direct reports and his manager has 3 direct reports. I am here with Nike 2 years, my manager has been here 10 years and his manager has been 15... — read more 

NXT and DPC were hit hard a few weeks ago by layoffs. Do we expect any more layoffs in these departments or in Innovation team? Or are they done with these?

Will this have an impact on our tech centers in Poland and India?

Do managers already know who's going to be laid off?

Remember all those guys who created this company and were asked to leave? Mark, Eric, Elliott, Greg, Ernie, etc… well somehow they are all back on campus recently and regularly. I hear that Phil is really upset, and figured out that woke Nike is... — read more 

Is it just based on the number of years at Nike or the band VALUES play a role in the payout?

Nike has been running on one fuse since I was there. I hear from inside sources it still is. JD and MM are masters at keeping things swept under the rug. My advice: If you have been with Nike 10+ years, start packing. If you have multiple people on... — read more 

https://hbr.org/2022/12/what-companies-still-get-wrong-about-layoffs One begins to wonder…anre all the layoffs of previous years at Nike continually compounding and we have now found ourselves in a vicious cycle that needs to be broken.

My coworkers and I have no requisitions to fill, no new projects approved, fighting over work. We feel like sitting ducks. Jobs that are posted are being cancelled or remain up for show. Will more TA/HR be laid off? It is eerily quiet for over a... — read more 

I don’t agree with cancel culture but people are mad. Not just Portland, but other areas too. Nike really fu---d this one up by announcing layoffs days before Christmas. Been at Nike for 8 years, they lack innovation and leadership, I can’t see... — read more 

I worked at Nike for a few years and still hold my Nike stocks through ESPP and RSU grant. The working memory was pleasant until Nike Tech was full of contractors and outsource in India (before the crooked RAT time). I hold the stock because I... — read more 

I’ve been with Nike 23-ish years so have been through several small and large layoffs. For some reason I’ve convinced myself that this is the one I get axed. I have zero to base it on other than gut feeling. My question, people have said you get... — read more 

JD: I have a song I’d like to sing you all. HON, hit the music! “I like big layoffs and I cannot lie, them board members can’t deny, that when a consultant walks in with an itty bitty waist and a layoff plan in your face, you get Sprung! Ya! Sprung!... — read more 

Let's be honest, this is a great time to consider leaving Nike, by choice or not. Our rulers have repeatedly laid bare just how little they care about their workforce and demonstrated that preached virtues are entirely bankrupt. Thanks to this... — read more 

Rip the bandaid off and get it over with … productivity will be sh-t till it’s over, not to mention watching the backstabbing and the constant speculation of who is going to be or who should be laid off because this reason or that.

For everyone wondering about “when” layoffs might be happening, state of OR requires companies initiating a mass layoff to provide 60 days notice. Search for “Oregon WARN List” and it will bring up the list. As of 12/26, nothing recent is posted... — read more 

Pretty stressful holiday celebrations in my family. I’ve been on this website multiple times when I wish I was able to wholeheartedly be with my family and enjoy time off coinciding with the winter power down. And yes, I could NOT check this site... — read more 

Imagine if we worked on improving sales instead of laying people off to improve profits. Just imagine having leadership that would take that approach.

I prefer knowing about layoffs in advance, even if it's weeks or even months in advance, than finding out the day of. This gives me a chance to prepare and get my ducks in a row just in case my name is on the list. The longer we have, the better... — read more