Nike’s Post

Our NIKE, Inc. teammates tapped into the spirit of celebration in recognition of Juneteenth with a series of events to honor the historic day of freedom.   A few special guests — firstline athletes from Converse and Nike Air MI, retail stores and distribution centers — joined us at World Headquarters in Beaverton, Ore. for our hallmark Juneteenth events. Together, we united through the power of community and culture, and while reveling in this year’s commemorative theme: Looking Back, Marching Forward.   From powerful conversations to exciting opportunities to collectively celebrate Juneteenth throughout NIKE, Inc., the energy was unmatched. But don’t just let us tell it — hear it from Janaea Wright, Visual Merchandising Specialist at our Elmwood, Louisiana store.   #Juneteenth #JustDoIt #LifeAtNike

New parents are some of the hardest working athletes around, and when you’re a new parent on our team, we want to make sure you have the time you need to care for your family.   That’s why, as of June 1, we’ve doubled our parental leave benefit from 8 to 16 weeks for all U.S.-based NIKE, Inc. employees — including, for the first time, part-time retail teammates — to give them more time with their child after birth, adoption or foster placement.    For first-time mom Kittorra Stokes, a Nike retail athlete who’s expecting twin girls later this summer, this best-in-class benefit gives personal and professional peace of mind.   “With two babies on the way, knowing that I’ll have 16 weeks of paid time to bond with them is such a blessing,” says Kittorra, who’s a part-time administrative assistant at Nike Chicago. “I think this benefit shows how much Nike cares about and supports its people — I know, for me, it reaffirmed why I work here and why I want to stay.”   Congrats, Kittorra. Twice!   We’re out to support parents with our products too; check out this behind-the-scenes look at how our Nike designers are creating better footwear and apparel for expecting and new moms: https://lnkd.in/g96aWybT   #TeamNike #JustDoIt #SwooshLife

Here's to the first International Day of Play and finding more ways to get all kids active. Way to go, team 🙌 #InternationalDayOfPlay #JustDoIt #SwooshLife

We are out to lead a revolution in youth coaching — to inspire all kids to play and achieve their greatest potential. You could feel that energy in our recent “Coach the Dream” event at Nike’s World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon, where coaching experts from around the world brought expertise, ideas and a ton of heart to help activate the future of youth sport coaching.    “Coaching is Nike’s legacy and future,” says Vanessa Garcia-Brito, Nike’s VP, Chief Impact Officer, who helped lead the event. “We’ve been harnessing the power of great coaching for the last 50 years, and we believe there’s a coach in all of us. Time and time again, we’ve seen that while a good coach can change a game, a great coach can change a life. Through coaching, we can help make athletes’ dreams real. It’s a mindset that applies to our neighborhoods and communities, but starts with us at Nike.”   Check out the video below to get a behind the scenes look at the event, and find out more about how we’re investing in great coaching and coaches: https://lnkd.in/gah42a-W   #JustDoIt #CoachTheDream #SwooshLife

At Nike, community is an open invitation. Our eight NikeUNITED employee-led networks are a huge part of that, and invite in all teammates, whether or not they directly identify with the network’s background. This month, Nike’s Ascend Network is organizing a packed week at our World Headquarters in Beaverton, Ore., including a block party and a cricket clinic, teaching the fundamentals of one of the world’s most popular sports. The Ascend Network includes teammates with roots in Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific Islands, and any Nike employee can join the celebration.   That impact is far reaching. Take it from EJ Kim, a Senior Merchant for Global Men's Running Footwear at Nike, who wants all employees to know they can find a new, supportive community in Ascend.   “I’m grateful to be part of the Ascend Network in a leadership capacity and be able to organize events that celebrate and bring awareness to our diverse cultures,” says EJ. “I’ve had the opportunity to show up as my most authentic self at Nike. Our network encourages and inspires others in our community to do the same.”   Learn more about our employee-led communities: https://lnkd.in/gcxyit3S #AAPIHM #NikeUNITED #Ascend #SwooshLife

When Nike’s employee networks mobilize around a cause, they create change that ripples from the inside out. That concept is nothing new for Taya Saxton, a Director of Cross Functional Sustainability at Nike. Taya served over four years in the Air Force, and she’s worked at Nike for almost a decade now, helping lead the company’s supply chain strategy to become more environmentally responsible. As a member of the leadership team on Nike’s Military Veterans and Friends Network (NMV), Saxton and her colleagues saw another opportunity to spearhead: helping shape a paid leave program for Nike’s military employees. “A consistent trait among our military friends is the resolve to find a way, even if you don’t know something,” says Taya. “When I was on active duty in the Air Force, I was immediately placed in an aerospace program. I knew nothing about satellites. But I didn’t have another option. I needed to hunker down and start learning. You find that commitment inside of every Nike military veteran.” The network drafted a detailed proposal for the leave program in 2017, eventually presenting to the company’s senior leadership. The support was resounding. A year later, Nike introduced its military leave program, giving employees who volunteer or are called back to the uniformed services up to 12 weeks of paid time off every 12 months. “The NMV really helped champion the program,” says Taya. “I love how our network gets to focus on showing up for the Nike military community at large, in addition to representing the military experience for all of our employees.” Learn more about how Nike supports the personal and professional well-being of our employees: https://lnkd.in/dpWnGc33 #MemorialDay #NikeUnited #NMV #SwooshLife

The disability experience is the human experience.    With that belief, we’re celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day with our Accessibility Center of Excellence and the Employee Disability Network proudly co-hosting our second annual Accessibility Summit, a two-day event on Nike’s World Headquarters campus in Beaverton, Ore. At NIKE, Inc., the Accessibility Summit provides opportunity and space to build community, support teammates and demonstrate how accessibility has been and will continue to be a sharp point of innovation in product and in the employee experience. “Nike’s culture of innovation is fueled by curiosity and gaining insights from a diverse disability perspective to create the future of access to sport, fashion and self-expression for all," says Megan Lawrence, PhD, Sr. Director of Global Accessibility and the host for the summit. “Nike is a company that values diverse ways of thinking and new ideas to drive innovation through the lens of inclusion.” Learn more about what that means for us: https://lnkd.in/dpWnGc33 #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay #JustDoIt #LifeAtNike

“I’m entrusted to feed these girls, to give them a place to live. Nike stepping in to help changed everything.” That’s Mary Ngugi, one of Kenya’s most decorated distance runners, on the partnership between Nike and Nala Track Club, which helps give young Kenyan women the holistic support they need for a healthy, supportive running camp experience. Read more about how Mary and Nike are changing lives, one runner at a time: https://lnkd.in/gcHN8zDX #JustDoIt #NalaTrackClub

“Mothers are our first coaches.”    Couldn’t have put it better than our co-founder, Phil Knight. Here’s to all the hardworking Moms, and the strength, guidance and support they provide today — and every day.   Happy Mother’s Day! #JustDoIt #SwooshLife #MothersDay