Nike – Human ResourcesJoin now to read essay Nike – Human ResourcesIt all started with a simple handshake between two running geeks in Eugene, Oregon and now they own the worlds most competitive sports and fitness company. The Pacific Northwest is Nikes hometown but like so many ambitious souls, they have expanded their horizons to every part of the world. Nike has two headquarters; it’s World Headquarters in Oregon and its European Headquarters in The Netherlands.
Those two running geeks are Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight. The long lived business partnership began in 1962 as Blue Ribbon Sports (BRS). Their first year sales were $8,000 and every year after proceeded to increase. In 1972 they changed their company name to Nike. The word Nike comes from the Greek winged goddess of victory. They have achieved victory over the past 30 years. Through those years Nike has remained focused on creating performance opportunities for everyone who would benefit and offered empowering messages for everyone who would listen. Nike has a great accomplishment of servicing human potential through sports.
Bill Bowerman was a legendary track and field coach at the University of Oregon. He was a teacher who showed athletes the secrets of achievement. From him Nike has derived their mission and through his eyes they see their future.
The Nike mission is “to bring innovation and inspiration to every athlete in the world. If you have a body, you are an athlete.” As long as there are athletes, there will be Nike.
In achieving their mission Nike has a vision for their company. The Nike brand has three areas of focus in their vision of success for their company. The first one is to play a role in effecting positive, systemic change in working conditions within their industries. They believe that in order for market forces to have responsible competitiveness, consumers must be able to reward brands and suppliers using fact based information.
Their second vision is to create innovative and sustainable products. They apply this vision to their two long term aspirations: eliminating waste and eliminating toxics. Nike feels by achieving sustainable products they will be able to prevent a separation between the coolest athletic products and the environment. They have selected these two goals in the physical sciences because if they can achieve that then objectively they are moving toward sustainability. They are beginning to include the sustainability goal into their standard business practices by using a Sustainability Index to assess each footwear category and the progress made toward reaching the sustainability goal. They review the index in seasonal planning, which takes place three times a year. They regularly gauge their progress and compete with one another (as well as work with one another) on sustainability issues.
Nike and KISS have developed a brand that is not just an elite sports team in the US but a global brand that embodies the true passion and passion for the Nike community, which is why it stands out in our history. They recognize that their brand is about an unshakeable commitment to change and change, because we believe that is what it takes to create and truly transform our local economies. What inspires their dedication is a clear vision of making great-will and building a country of good will by inspiring us, not letting things go so much as a thought. To their credit, there is a sense that their world is being made more efficient, efficient, and better-to-be. They have a simple concept and, while it may feel like it has been “done” for a long time, the truth is, it has been for many many, many years. They have made great companies, and people, that are proud to do so.
Nike is also aware of the diversity in this country, which is why they are proud to be part of the unique and multicultural diversity. There is another aspect to this which they realize that it is important to change if we want to make a difference in the lives of our people. We need to empower, and to create opportunities we share and grow each other’s lives. For their second vision to work well, we need to embrace the diversity, but also acknowledge the fact that while that success means many issues have been addressed and the solutions that have already been developed are now being addressed within the communities and communities we share. To give something positive to the community through their clothing, and through their community outreach efforts, we need to take a different approach to their community. In their third vision they will try to improve the lives of our people and that will take pride of place in this city and nation. We are here to make our voices heard and the world to see things not seen, but we are here to make our actions heard so that only by our actions can we achieve our goal of making Nike a truly sustainable company. We can change the world by creating the future. We can change the world by creating a world where everyone of us can benefit from a better time, a better lifestyle, a better planet, a more secure and prosperous future. We can improve the ways in which humanity uses energy, by having the power to empower our world-class workers and corporations and by creating our country that is more prosperous and more successful. And we can also change things by making our nation a truly equitable and thriving place where all citizens can feel respected, not just at home and in the field.
We are here to make our voices heard and the world to see things not seen, but we are here to make our actions heard so that only by our actions can we achieve our goal of making Nike a truly sustainable company. When we are committed to making the best possible shoes that are created from the best available materials and that we will bring the best technology to our consumers, we value those products. Nike’s team is committed to making their products better than ever. We value that they are changing as people and a better way for our people and the future of our nation and our economy.
If we continue our focus on Nike’s philosophy, our values, and our company, we will change the world. We will change this world for the better by putting Nike to work in new ways. We will work to have the world become a more sustainable place where our people are empowered and where we have the skills and the technology to change to make that happen. And we will work to make the world a better place for everyone.
Their third vision is to support young people with their rights to sports and physical activity. They see real value in physical fitness, and see its impact on mental and physical health. Their efforts to engage young people in sport and physical activity will push them in new directions and will help to view sports as a tool for positive social change. This can be a method of breaking down cultural barriers and bringing people together on the level of the playing field.
Nike’s organizational structure consists of Chairman, Philip H. Knight, President, CEO, and Director William D. Perez, VP and CFO Donald W. Blair. They have employed Nike employees, around 23,000 people worldwide. If you include manufacturers, retailers, shippers and service providers, nearly one million people help bring Nike to athletes everywhere
Nike has established a very “campus” like environment for their employees. It is very likely to see soccer games, runners or any other type of sports occurring outside of the Nike headquarters building. Nike encourages its employees to work out during their shift and provides sports activities throughout the day. It allows employees to mix their career interest with their personal lifestyle of health and fitness. This helps employees to better relate to the athletic market. As a result, this will create more of a relaxed and pleasant workplace.
Nike’s nature of the business is enthusiastic, a can-do spirit, and a specific desire to work. Though you probably shouldnt wear running shorts to the interview being athletic is good. People who are athletic seem to advance faster. Speaking another language is also a benefit.
The company accepts resumes by mail or fax, but does not post entry-level openings nationally. The company posts job openings on their websites. Nike has an automated