NIKE, Inc. directly employs more than 30,000 people across the globe, from designers and marketers to compliance monitors and accountants, to retail employees. In addition, Nike contracts with manufacturers that employ more than 800,000 workers.
At the end of FY09, NIKE, Inc. employed 32,800 people. From FY06 to FY09, our global work force grew by 16 percent.
NIKE, Inc., employed 32,800 people at the close of FY09. From FY06 to FY09 the global work force grew by 16 percent.
Every two years we conduct a global employee survey to measure what motivates and engages employees. Our last survey was conducted in FY09 (October 2008) and focused on measuring employee engagement and manager effectiveness. All NIKE, Inc. employees were invited to participate in the Web-based survey, which was available in 29 languages.
The survey instrument used was different than past years and for the first time included part-time employees and employees of NIKE, Inc. affiliates, so direct comparison to previous reporting is not available. Our response rate grew to 69 percent in FY09. Previous surveys generated response rates of 62 percent (FY06) and 51 percent (FY04) with only Nike full-time employees participating.
Our key findings in FY09 were generally consistent with results from previous surveys:
- NIKE, Inc. has an energized, engaged work force with a passion for the company, their consumers and their jobs
- Employees are connected to the strategy and vision of NIKE, Inc. More than three-quarters reported that they see a clear link between their work and company objectives
- Employees feel valued, that they are treated with respect, and would like to be more involved and empowered
- Employees generally feel that someone at the company has made a personal investment in their growth and development; however, they want more career development, support and preparation
- Employees reported having a good overall relationship with their managers and our people-management results were average for a large global company
In addition, employees were asked to rate their level of satisfaction in two measurements that are considered to be factors of attracting and retaining talent at NIKE, Inc.: "I am satisfied with the actions my company is taking to be socially responsible," with 78-percent satisfied and 86 percent of the most engaged employees satisfied, and "I am satisfied that my company is responding appropriately to address the impact of our business activities on the environment," with 74-percent satisfied and 83 percent of the most engaged satisfied.
Looking ahead, key areas of focus for NIKE, Inc. include helping employees and managers understand how to build successful careers through formal and informal training and development, improving management development, and welcoming ideas.