Nike has “failed” in promoting diversity accross Asia
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Nike’s HR chief has conceded that it has “failed” in promoting and hiring women and other minorities to senior-level positions within the business.
In a memo send to staff on Wednesday in the US Nike’s human resources chief Monique Matheson signalled broad based changes in the sneaker giant’s policies, American outlet CNBC reports.
The memo comes just a few weeks after the resignation of general manager of global categories Jayme Martin amid reports of inappropriate behaviour.
“While we’ve spoken about this many times, and tried different ways to achieve change, we have failed to gain traction – and our hiring and promotion decisions are not changing senior-level representation as quickly as we have wanted,” Matheson’s memo reads.
Currently only 29 per cent of Nike’s vice presidents are women while in the US only 16 per cent are people of colour.
Nike will now renew its efforts to address this disparity with immediate effect, Matheson said.
Nike has more than 70,000 employees worldwide and several hundred vice presidents.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific regions or countries does the article suggest Nike's diversity issues apply to?
Which specific regions or countries does the article suggest Nike's diversity issues apply to?
The article states Nike's HR chief conceded failure in promoting diversity across Asia, as per the title. However, the subsequent details about workforce demographics and policies focus on the US and global figures, without further geographical breakdowns for Asia specifically.
Q.What is the current representation of women and people of colour in Nike's senior leadership roles?
What is the current representation of women and people of colour in Nike's senior leadership roles?
Currently, 29 per cent of Nike's vice presidents are women globally. Within the US operations, only 16 per cent of vice presidents are people of colour, indicating a significant disparity in senior-level representation.
Q.What prompted Nike to address its diversity and inclusion policies at this specific time?
What prompted Nike to address its diversity and inclusion policies at this specific time?
The memo announcing broad changes to Nike's policies was sent shortly after the resignation of Jayme Martin, general manager of global categories, following reports of inappropriate behaviour within the company.
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