Do you guys think GT will change substantially with the new CEO and changes to follow?
Do you think we will have layoffs round before the year’s end?
Some people expect it due to the change at the top. I hope we don’t. I badly need some breather time after everything that’s been happening for a year now. Purely for the reasons of preserving sanity.
TP to NA
Uzzell out
Well Being 2025!!
What’s up with Well Being week announced a year early? Something bigger going on?
the vAn
corruption, drama and departures at the 'vAn' this week.
Way to make it harder for remote employees to be in the office (JR)
JR building and BOE: "We're only sending an email to those who have no choice and have to come in." "We're moving where your team sits, not telling your remote teammates, and we're reducing the number of desks you have. So even if your remote... — read more
YoY Layoff = 7%
7%! That’s a lot of people! Nike BS’d that it was only going to be a 2% layoff. Ouch!
Question on end of employment
So, I got the boot a few weeks ago (but hey, not because of my performance—let’s be clear on that). My last day’s the 13th, and I’m wondering when I should expect that sweet severance check to hit my account. Anyone have any idea? Oh, and I’m in the... — read more
Layoffs before the end of the year
Is there a possibility of more layoffs before the end of the year?
Feeling stuck at work
I’m frustrated and feel like I’m wasting my life here. Does anyone actually enjoy working at Nike anymore? The meetings are pointless, the work is meaningless, and it's all just to make it look like we’re busy. Morale is in the gutter, while the... — read more
Design Leadership
There's rightly been quite a bit of discussion about senior leadership changes lately. It seems a lot of the shifts in Design have gone unnoticed, despite some significant changes. What’s everyone’s view on ML taking over from JH? Feels like we're... — read more
Is anyone impressed by CTO?
Forget her past experience. Is anyone impressed by how she’s shown up at Nike so far? Do yall think she’ll be able to turn things around? What’s your take on her leadership style? Have my own thoughts but curious about others.
Good job board…
The one thing the board got right was naming a new CEO before the earnings call. The positive reception created a buffer for that negative earnings call. Now BOD, the next think you need to do is formally announce HON’s departure and then get Bob... — read more
I’ve been sick of reorgs, new and old leadership, and general bullsh-t
So I decided to exit. Years on end of decline, stupid layoffs, waiting for almost a breakdown to come up with any change. No corporate culture is great, but here it was fine compared to many other companies until it became horrible. I decided to go... — read more
Job Application Visibility
Does my manager see when / if I (FTE) have applied to open roles? They say somewhere (I think?) to always talk to your manager about roles before you apply. But it feels like lots of conversations if there are so many open roles. And I’d rather talk... — read more
Do you think it makes sense to stay for now?
I’ve been with Nike for over ten years. Decided to look for another job after the last round of layoffs. It looked to me at the time that it may be pointless to continue with Nike. There was no direction or strategy, no real attempts to revive the... — read more
Nike has changed so much
We used to have a good work/life balance. Now, overworking is glamorized, to the point where your whole life revolves around your job. Those who can fully adapt to that lifestyle are doing fine. But for most of us, especially those with families... — read more
Other leaders we'd like to return
I was really disheartened when AC left Nike. Curious what other leaders we'd like to see come back. With Elliott coming back it feels like hope is alive again.
GEO RE jig
Happening from 1 December: APLA - will become APAC and LATAM NA will remain but transfered to CS EMEA will have no changes GC will become APAC LATAM will replace APLA NA LATAM EMEA APAC simple!
first new exec hire: Vanessa LeFebvre
Will lead Geo and marketplace as she has just exited Haines. She will be great!
Product teams really sc--wed us
The fact that we keep having to wait for product in the pipeline makes no sense. There should be great product coming out every season. Sounds like designers and product leaders took a couple years off and now we’re waiting 142 weeks. WTF, get it... — read more
No JD on Earnings Call
Is this the norm - that an outgoing CEO who is still in seat for another 2 weeks, does not show up to his last earnings call? They are all (apparently) professionals - could he not have shown some solidarity with the message of this so called mutual... — read more
MD Freudian Slip of the Tongue
Am I the only who heard him almost say “winning isn’t for anyone”, lolllololl
SEAL? What is this new f*cking Nike acronym?
All these comments on this site - “I’m on the SEAL team”. Stop with the stupid acronyms already! It doesn’t make you look like a Navy seal but more like the creatures that live in the ocean!
Thanks JD
You big dummy. Oh yeah, BOD, you su-k also.
Earnings Call thread
The lowlights Revenue down 10% Net income down 28% EPS down 26% Our not so new CMO spent 15% more on demand creation to achieve all this. Thanks JD, HON and crew
Earnings Report: emoji expressions… what’s yours 🤔
I wish we could post and see what everybody's emojis reactions are during today’s earnings report. Kind of like that all hands meeting they had a while back in which everybody was openly laughing at the BS the SLT was dishing out. What’s your emoji... — read more
NKE trend?
Will the stock go up or down after oct.1? Afraid of another fall like last time
Tech / Finance
All of Tech , as a support function,, will be out sourced as of 01.2025. Remaining in house functions will have the hands, minds and all other resources they need for the turn around that is coming. The dis function of Tech is a distraction and not... — read more
Nike struggles to equip Digital Creation for the job
With the KIT work we are obligated to do on personal devices, is anyone tracking the liability it brings? lol no of course not, ICs take the fall for their manager/director's inability to advocate and confidently represent their teams. HR also turns... — read more
Are layoffs in October likely to happen?
I’m hearing more people speculating about it. Anyone know more?
Does EH like HON?
They must know each other. Who has deets?
Odds of survey results getting shared
Manager dashboards promised in August. ELT says oops we meant in September. Monday is the 30th.
36,833
The number of shares MM just received as 50% of a performance bonus. Only $3.5M. check NKE sec filings
Let’s go Comms team!!
Can we expect Thursday afternoon drops the next few weeks? Watch your inbox after the market closes.
Biggest Winners Under JD’s Tenure
Guys and gals (look at me being inclusive) it wasn’t all bad.. some people made out like bandits under JD’s tenure. Here are the top 5. Bain and Co… JD kept them afloat during one of the roughest patch for consulting MM: took time off from... — read more
Linkedin - please stop with the posts
Why do so many people feel the need to post their hot take on JD, EH, state of the company and their thoughts on the future of Nike? Also, to the guy that posted his email he sent to JD, actually why? Like what kind of weird world does LinkedIn clout... — read more
How long will it take EH to find out MD doesn’t know tech and not a leader?
And while he’s looking under the covers…Trim down the GT leadership- look to cut where you have VP to VP (ineffective leaders like EC, AC, DA, TT, and more..) and put real technology leaders in place where the company can focus on core competencies... — read more
I hope because of you, guys, that EH turns the ship around
I left after the last round of layoffs. I was lucky to land a good job in a smaller company, and I’m very happy where I’m now. It was time for me to leave Nike, layoffs fatigue just sped up the process. Before I left most of my colleagues were... — read more
Open Letter To EH
Dear EH Congratulations on your comeback tour! I’m sure it feels good to slide back into that corner office after what must’ve felt like the world’s longest Gatorade break. But, let’s get to it. I know you’ve just unboxed your favorite Nike kicks to... — read more