Topics regarding layoffs at Nike Inc.

Topics regarding layoffs at Nike Inc.

We finally made the news

These layoffs have finally made news, it was about time. Well, if we can call one article news, but it's something. Somebody at Nike needs to be held accountable for what is going on, and some press can at least put some pressure on the higher-ups... — read more 

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| 1700 views | | 1 reply (August 31, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+P2xqYjB

It's not just Ageism... It's H1B Abuse too!

Tech w/in Nike is loaded with a 100s of H1Bs. I didn't see a single one being asked to leave or an American worker re-assigned to replace an H1B with similar or better skills. I'm semi familiar with that law, and I think Nike may be violating the... — read more 

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| 8461 views | | 9 replies (last September 11, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+P2s8TjK

Out with the old, in with the young...

WHQ has around 70% 30 years old or younger employees. Basically favoring youth over experience. Perhaps this has something to do with Nike losing its US market share in the first place?

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| 2260 views | | 7 replies (last August 31, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+P2pggTj

Make it count

Let's take a count of the layoff trends! Indicate years of service, age, gender. I can bet you they are all long time and faithful employees

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| 4990 views | | 47 replies (last September 1, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+P262chE

OREGONIAN story by Jeff Manning

Just published. On the OregonLive homepage. Jeff and his copyeditors need your help (he refers to this site as layoff.com). Send him your comments. http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2017/08/post_259.html

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| 1483 views | | 1 reply (August 31, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+P22gmVj

Checking out

Dear peer forum - after 26 years my number was up today. I was not expecting such an end to an otherwise very rewarding and fulfiling career. Had hard time facing kids tonight, other than that I think I am in peace. So long Nike and let us see what... — read more 

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| 3680 views | | 7 replies (last September 1, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+P2SswPz

To those laid off

Will you ever support the brand in any way again? I'm not sure if it's an initial anger but I want to literally burn all my Nike gear. I won't but I just can't see myself or my family ever buying the swoosh again.

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| 3580 views | | 11 replies (last September 1, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+P1m0Pna

Nike Gold Badge

If you are over 60 and if you get laid off do they issue a new Gold Badge? Anyone had this situation?

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| 4300 views | | 9 replies (last September 1, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+P15aTvT

Laid off or Left Behind… Which is worse?

Though the thought of being laid off is frightening, I'm beginning to think it is the better outcome. This all confirms for me that the Nike of today is not a company I would choose to work for if I were out in the job market. So, If kept, I would be... — read more 

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| 4570 views | | 16 replies (last September 1, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+P1276L2

How has leadership not seen this coming?

How has leadership not seen this coming? After the '09 layoffs they put themselves in the same position. They started staffing up again to the point of ridiculousness. Now the people that suffer are those actually putting in work. The leaders will... — read more 

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| 1950 views | | 2 replies (last August 31, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+P12iSTX

Dreading today

I am dreading going in to work today. I don't think I will be able get my high blood pressure down until this week is over - and that'ss if I don't get laid off. I remember a time when working at Nike was fun, I was looking forward to going to work... — read more 

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| 4230 views | | 12 replies (last October 24, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+P1MB6yz

There is no winning in Layoffs

Layoffs are not fun for anyone and they are never going to be done "right". I am currently sitting on an amazing team where we should be hearing our fates today. If we are lucky that is. In order to keep things from being released before plan, upper... — read more 

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| 1770 views | | 1 reply (September 2, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+P1KIhpt

The Round Table

I wish Mark would explain to everyone why the very management team which drove this company to the very edge of the cliff over the last 24 months with their great strategies never changed: hey folks, our plan which got us here was wrong, but just... — read more 

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| 3302 views | | 6 replies (last October 24, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+P1gfl9v

If Phil only knew...

Tenure doesnt matter any more. All that matters is how well you prop up your leaders as a yes man/woman. I know people that were barely qualified to be managers that have been promoted to director and even senior director in 2 years. These people are... — read more 

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| 3180 views | | 7 replies (last September 1, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+P18MPRm

Layed off

Do people over 20 get more than 3 months of insurance??? I just missed 20

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| 2200 views | | 5 replies (last September 1, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+P1kP4FU

NDE tomorrow

NDE will be hit tomorrow. Unclear how many, but it's coming with 100% certainty. Check the conference room schedule in WL and DS. Conference rooms are blocked all day. Good luck.

30 years at Nike and I got the ax

I was let go today after 30 years. I agree with most. In my 30 years I have had some good and bad mangers. My last one was the worst. He did not have a clue what I did and he is nothing but a brown noser. I have been on both sides of the table and... — read more 

If you thought today was bad... (WHQ)

Tomorrow WHQ will be hit with the hammer. Pretty much everyone with feel and see it around campus's tomorrow. HR, security and legal being last to go next round. (unsure of date)

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| 4120 views | | 9 replies (last August 30, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+P0y5wgl

Are "retirement" perks part of the package

More than 60 points gets basic 'retirement' perks (primarily discount shopping). Anyone know if that's part of the package. If it is, my hand is raised high. (OK, my hand is raised anyway. Just curious).

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| 2010 views | | 8 replies (last August 31, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+P0D0K0X

Why no WARN?

I thought Oregon required a WARN notice be filed 60 days in advance for layoffs of over 100 people. I haven't seen one for Nike.

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| 2802 views | | 7 replies (last September 4, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+P0cFlC1

ETW impact

Is this affecting the contractors as well? Usually they're the first to get hit. Or they being hired in greater numbers to offset the employees?

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| 1513 views | | 4 replies (last August 31, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+P007CLS

Anybody else hit?

I see Chicago was hit hard, but I am not hearing anything about other locations? Anybody has any info?

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| 2760 views | | 8 replies (last August 31, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+P0SbSmr

Nike in more trouble than assumed

Sales are down, stock is downgraded, layoffs abound. Really not sure how can some people not see how bad the situation is at Nike. Well, at least some are worried... — read more 

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| 2260 views | | 3 replies (last August 29, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+P0f2no8

Endgame - Chicago

Still in progress - it's brutal - I hope someone posts the total numbers but I hear it's really bad. Wife works there I'll see if I can post more when she comes back home. There is a ton of anxiety, not only workers but also family and friends as... — read more 

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| 2390 views | | 4 replies (last August 29, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+P0Ac3pd

How many layoffs this week?

Does anybody know the numbers for this week? Is this the final round? How many people can they a actually get through in 3 days?

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| 2800 views | | 5 replies (last August 29, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+P0xUWGS

Lack of efficiency at Nike is glaring

My wife was layed off back in the '09 massacre. She wound up at Apple in Cupertino. The difference in how the two companies operate is glaring. Apple meetings, 4-5 people tops, and only people that are supposed to be there. Its quick and to the... — read more 

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| 2376 views | | 1 reply (August 29, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+P0y7Rgm

Monday Layoffs

A coworker was let go Monday morning. Sr Director sent a meeting request just prior. They walked into Sr Director and HR in the room and were let go immediately. No director or manager in the room. Manager was unaware. :( Best of luck to everyone.

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Post ID: @OP+P01sncv

Nike used to be a great place to work.

The issue at Nike is bad management. Constant change in direction, shifting sand management style. IT engineers are promoted to leadership without the leadership skills. It is about who you know and not a merit based system. I saw a manager get... — read more 

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| 2770 views | | 5 replies (last March 22, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+P0tgYNR

North American

Do you think most of North America WHQ will go? Then global will just work directly with territories?

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| 2810 views | | 8 replies (last August 31, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+P0ACEjg

Severance for non-VPs

Anyone know the package? 2 weeks for every year? Does it get paid out in full when you sign the papers? Do they also give you your last regular paycheck for the work you've already done + vacation, etc? And are they enforcing non-competes?

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| 2860 views | | 7 replies (last August 31, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+OZbjpQg

Looks like it starts tomorrow

All conference rooms in our building are "closed" tomorrow and all meetings have been cancelled. Add that to our VP being at "management training." Good luck all

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