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Nike became a founding partner of Aspen Institute Sports & Society's Project Play a decade ago after rallying around a simple observation: Kids weren’t playing like they once were. The Project Play Summit, which celebrated its 10th anniversary last week in Colorado Springs, CO, gathered together some of the biggest thought-leaders in youth play and movement to collectively answer a simple question: What do we want to do about it? What does play mean to some of our leaders and athletes? Hear what they had to say!
After home-schooling their five-year-old son Angelo throughout Covid, Mariana Psarianos and her husband started looking for someone to help Angelo adjust to some changes, like starting at a new school. Initially, Mariana had little success, facing long wait times and high costs. Then she read about NIKE, Inc.’s RethinkCare benefit in a Nike Families newsletter. Through RethinkCare, U.S. employees and their families have 24/7 access to unlimited consultations and personalized support from dedicated learning and behavior experts, and access to online tools and resources to help parents and children better communicate with each other. There are no age restrictions and all associated fees are covered by Nike. Mariana’s RethinkCare coach helped Angelo navigate challenges, from trying new foods to adjusting to new teachers and classmates. She educated the family about developmentally-appropriate sports, and how to change their day-to-day communication to be more kid-friendly. Learn more about how Nike supports employees and their families at https://lnkd.in/g8Wi4tb
We’re celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day by announcing the rebranding of our NikeUNITED employee network — from the Ability* Network to the Disability Network. We’re reclaiming the word “disability” as a source of strength, diversity and insight, and a core part of our culture of belonging and innovation. Here, NIKE, Inc. employees share how the network’s renaming is empowering them to speak their truth, and boldly share who they are. Learn more about how Nike champions accessibility in our FY22 Impact Report: https://lnkd.in/eczBJ3dH
Last week, Nike employees came together for Ascend Fest, a celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPIHM). The festival, which was organized by the volunteer-led Ascend Employee Network, featured a fashion show, food, panel interviews, music and more — all recognizing the ways in which Nike is made better by its AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) communities. The Ascend Network even created a special exhibition from the Department of Nike Archives presenting a stacked lineup of shoes and apparel to show off the influence of the AAPI community on Nike’s product history. Click the link to learn more about our employee-led communities.
Converse Archive Manager Samuel Smallidge shares the history of the Weapon - our most iconic basketball shoe of the 1980s, ready to make a comeback. Take a spin through the Converse Archive to see how a century-plus sport legacy informs and inspires today. Learn more: jobs.converse.com.
NIKE, Inc. teams are helping to create solutions to build a future where all athletes* — women and girls in particular — and the planet thrive. We’re proud to announce that in FY22, women represented 51% of Nike’s global corporate workforce. And that’s not all, we also invested in industry-leading programs to help accelerate the careers of women and maintained 1:1 pay equity for Nike women globally. Our journey is a work in progress, but we’re committed to continuing to listen, learn, and evolve. Learn more about our purpose.
The WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) preseason kicks off tomorrow, but the fourth cohort of Women in Nike [WIN] is already a few months into translating their experience as professional basketball players to NIKE, Inc.’s World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon, as full-time employees. And WIN is growing: This year’s cohort has expanded to include USA Track & Field athletes, a first for the program. The WIN fellows bring their skills and insights from the highest levels of sport over to NIKE. Through a two-year, full-time role matched to the passions and experiences of the fellows, the program is helping build the next generation of talent here at the company. In short, WIN makes NIKE better. Click the link to learn more about the program!
“I was dealing with postpartum depression after having my last baby,” says Christy Hairston, West Territory Nike Athlete Experience (NAX) Trainer based in LA. “As a mother of four, I had dealt with postpartum before, but this time, it felt different. My husband was incredibly supportive but he suggested I might need more help than just him. That’s when I decided to check out Lyra.” Through NIKE, Inc.’s partnership with Lyra Health, employees and their eligible dependents receive free, confidential coaching and therapy sessions, plus access to mental wellness tools and self-guided care. For Christy, it was easy to sign up. There was no waiting period, and it was convenient to fit virtual sessions into her schedule. “Now, I am becoming the person I envision – fully me emotionally, physically, and mentally.” Learn more about how Nike supports employees and their families.
At NIKE, Inc., well-being is incorporated into all aspects of the teammate experience. From mental health support to unlimited free financial coaching – and, of course, access to sport – we are committed to helping our teammates live their most fulfilling lives – at work and outside of it. Beyond benefits to support the emotional, physical, and financial well-being of our teammates, our leaders model behaviors and create an environment where employees feel empowered to prioritize their well-being. We believe that when we support the well-being of our people, inspiring each individual to be their best self, that’s when we do our best work as a team. Realize your full potential: jobs.nike.com.
At Nike, our purpose is to move the world forward through the power of sport. Every day, we’re focused on making a remarkable impact. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made to create solutions, leverage our influence to serve athletes and – guided by our purpose – move the world forward through sport. And we remain committed to our purpose, to continue to evolve and grow. Never the same. Always Nike. Join us in making a difference.
