Our Culture
NIKE, Inc.'s heritage is deeply rooted in innovation and we believe diversity and inclusion are key levers in continuing to drive creativity and innovation. It takes every one of our more than 30,000 employees working at the top of their game for NIKE, Inc. to reach its highest potential. And we know that outstanding teams are composed of people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and skill sets.
In FY05/06, we shared information about the development of our approach to diversity and inclusion. Since that time, it's become even clearer that our ability to lead in innovation hinges on our ability to maintain and amplify a culture in which diverse perspectives are welcomed and leveraged.
To better understand what diversity and inclusion means to our company and to our employees, we asked them. The responses of NIKE, Inc. employees around the world centered on four themes that build a strong business case for diversity:
Diversity drives recruitment of the most dynamic people
Diversity enriches the creativity and innovation that shapes the brand
Diversity grows our competitive advantage
Diversity heightens the stature and belief in the brand within our culturally diverse consumer base