“We’ve heard from strong and courageous employees,” Parker wrote in the note.
The company will be reviewing its HR systems in the wake of those reports.
A Nike spokesman told Business Insider that there have been “no direct allegations of misconduct against Trevor,” but would not comment on whether Edwards’ departure is connected with these allegations.
A series of Glassdoor reviews — written anonymously by current and former employees and first reported by Racked— document other issues associated with the brand’s management.
In one, a self-identified current employee at Nike’s HQ in Oregon wrote in January: “Disrespectful, ageist, sexist, entitled, pampered and selfish upper management. TimesUp on the odious frat-boy culture, dudes. Many women I talk to are super sick of the boys club atmosphere.”
The review continued: “Also, give people more options for seating arrangements. Some people need a quiet environment to focus and be productive. I don’t really want to hear about how drunk you got last night or listen to your 445-minute color commentary on last night’s game when I am trying to get my work done.”
It should be noted that all Glassdoor reviews are anonymous, and the site does not verify reviewers’ employment status.
A reviewer identifying themselves as a Nike contractor wrote in March 2017: “People are stuck in their ways, and sexism is rampant. If you’re a female employee, expect to be disrespected and interrupted constantly.”
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