Looks good on paper, terrible mess when inside - Anonymous employee NIKE Employee Review

2.0
30 June 2021
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Work/life balance, - unlimited time off, - extra Nike-specific days off, - focus on sport (if that’s your thing)

Cons

- Yes-man culture. Don’t ever complain or say everything negative if you want to get promoted. Nike is the best at everything (they think) - no feedback culture, unless it’s positive - Directors and sr. Directors are completely clueless about analytics and only care about it when it helps their own personal agenda - PM and PO are often people with no product experience (mostly coming from business) and no long term product vision - almost no focus on data science projects. Most of the “DS” in EHQ are former analysts with little coding knowledge - leadership likes to use big words like AI and ML in presentations but there is no short or long term plans. It’s just a red herring - promotions are mostly based on tenure and knowing the right people - surprisingly not that international. Most leaders (directors and up) are Dutch and many product teams are fully Indian or Dutch. - the analytics org is a mess. In 2 years at least 2 big changes have happened and still not all analytics teams belong to the same family. Good luck if you are in the wrong team!

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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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