Good Colleagues but Culture Very Much Like High School - Director NIKE Employee Review

3.0
6 July 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Terrific people to work with and learn from--always plenty of opportunity to learn and grow and extraordinary talent showing great passion for doing good work and being a positive force.

Cons

Bro culture that emphasizes cliques, jock behavior and "in crowd" status over delivered results is a business weakness. Individuals who talk a good game or get protection from a powerful-enough executive will do just fine; if you hope to succeed based on delivering positive business results yourself--you're probably in the wrong company. I was advised by a senior leader to "be the fun little sister" in order to succeed. Sigh.... Some talk is happening about addressing this cultural problem, but it's built into the DNA of the company and will be hard to overcome. For many poc and women, it's an uphill climb.

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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
21 June 2026
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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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