Bully Culture if You're Not one of the "chosen ones" - Anonymous employee NIKE Employee Review

2.0
22 June 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great Fringe Benefits, flexible work schedule, Summer Fridays, discounted products, Great Product, Getting to be around sport

Cons

Believe the news. It's 100% a bully culture. People get promoted based on their friends and not on their merits. It's a mean-spirited back stabbing culture. The gossip that happens in the office (from Management) is unbelievable. For a company that screams "Be True" "All Inclusive" really has a good smoke screen up when it comes to their internal culture. More often than not you will work with an extremely immature management (I mean we have VP's commenting mean things on Instagram to competitive rivals for crying out loud). The amount of drinking and partying that happens in the office is reminiscent of my college fraternity days.

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Pros

Working at Nike was a great experience overall. The company culture is energetic, inclusive, and team-oriented. Management encourages employees to embody the Nike brand and provides opportunities for growth within retail and corporate roles. Employee discounts are excellent and make it easy to enjoy the products you sell. The work environment is fast-paced, especially during launches and holiday seasons, which keeps the job engaging. I also appreciated working alongside passionate teammates who genuinely cared about customer service and creating a positive shopping experience.

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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