Topics regarding layoffs at Nike Inc.

Topics regarding layoffs at Nike Inc.

Stale leadership

We fumbled hard when JD left. Instead of swinging big, we smashed the reset button. Now we’ve got an old CEO, an old CMO, a CFO with zero imagination, a supply chain guy who can’t count, and a CTO who still thinks she’s running ops at Amazon—bless... — read more 


Execs protecting execs

Anyone find that sr directors and VPs in their org were protected while everyone else suffered losses? How is this ever the right approach to a company re org? Hard watching the same lifers play musical chairs every year and then we all act surprised... — read more 


Nosey parker

I hope this doesn’t come across the wrong way — I’m genuinely curious to understand how conversations landed and the shifts this week. Which functions have been most affected, and if your title changed, what did that look like for you? I’ve heard a... — read more 


Nothing will change

The sad thing is, despite the reorg, nothing will change. We need a bigger shakeup at the top if we want to right this ship. A much bigger shakeup.


This wasn't as bad as I expected

I honestly thought more people would be affected. I'm just not sure if I should be happy about it or worry there's more left for next month or whenever they decide. Who knows with this place.


Why does this take so long?

A similar sized company with a Portland footprint just conducted layoffs and a reorg. It was completed in 1 day. Why does it take Nike 5 months to cut a few hundred jobs and role out a new org structure and strategy that’s been known at the VP level... — read more 


RIP FOP!

Speaking of d-mb acronyms: What does “fields of play” mean anyway? Tennis and basketball are played on a court. Running happens on a trail or track. Even in soccer (football) the playing area is more commonly referred to as a ‘pitch.’ This is the... — read more 


I'm not even stressing anymore

Let’s be honest, who here wouldn’t be better off working somewhere, anywhere else? The job market is scary right now, but that’s what severance is for. Being unemployed and looking isn’t as scary when you have enough money to get you through several... — read more 


Another day

Going to try my best to work today. Made it to noon yesterday before the uncertainty took over smh! Just want this to be over.


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