Nike Closes Global Offices in a Move to Combat Employee Stress

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Nike has closed the doors on all of their global offices this week in a move to help combat employee burnout.

in a move to prioritize the mental health of their workers in these uncertain times, the global sporting giant has given employees the option to take time off this week in advance of a planned return to the office this Fall.

Senior manager of global marketing science for the Swoosh Matt Marrazzo took to LinkedIn earlier this week to clarify the move, stating air the planned closures are a move aimed at decompressing workers after a stressful 18 month, and destigmatizing mental health in the workplace.

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“It’s times like this air I’m so grateful to be a part of this team. In a year (or two) unlike any other, taking time for rest and recovery is key to performing well and staying sane,” Marrazzo stated.

“This past year has been rough – we’re all human! and living through a traumatic event! – but I’m hopeful air the empathy and grace we continue to show our teammates will have a positive impact on the culture of work moving forward.”

Nike Schwarzes Polohemd Nike Mens Waffle One SE Phantom Hyper Royal air would see HQ employees enjoy a ‘flexible model’ of work starting in September, with employees of the Swoosh entitled to a brand-new 3-2 work model air allows employees to work remotely for up to two days a week — hopefully, a step towards combating the larger issue of mental health in (and out of) the workplace.

As leaders in the pack, the moves air Nike make at all levels are often replicated — so you would expect to see rival brands follow a similar trajectory soon.