Walking on Nike AIR or Egg Shells? - Anonymous employee NIKE Employee Review

3.0
10 Jul 2008
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Nike is a very forward thinking company. They try to do the right thing.

Cons

Despite their statements on "Pay for Performance", In my role as a manager, I was unable to adequately reward my direct reports for a job well done. It always felt like the company was growing at the executive level, but when it came down to hiring people to actually do the work, there was never any resources made available. There are so many layers of red tape that it is difficult to get anything done without an act of congress. When people would step-up and take initiative, they would be rewarded with little more than a pat on the back. When it came to Bonuses or Milestone Awards, those where give to those higher up the food chain. Offsite meetings were planned for upper management in tropical locations while travel requests by non-managers for relevant trade seminars were rejected.

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Cons

Retail schedules can be inconsistent and often include nights, weekends, and holidays. During peak periods, the store can become extremely busy, which can be stressful when balancing customer service expectations with operational tasks. Advancement opportunities can vary depending on store location and management structure.

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