adidas Reviews

Pros

It's a brand with Soul and the only brand that has the balance of Street and Sport

Cons

adidas is known for not paying as well as Nike. But the upside is there are fewer layoffs when times are tough at retail.

Advice to Senior Management

Level the workload and Compensation. Need a more diverse workforce

Pros

great people in the field, currently lack leadership from upper management

Cons

Senior leadership currently doesn't get it.

Pros

large organisation, good career opportunities and able to grow with the company in the longer run. opportunity to work with global athletes

Cons

slower in creative adaptation which means competitors are faster in getting first mover advantage when it comes to adopting new technology.

Advice to Senior Management

continue to grow and invest in growing key people in key markets and have an eye for people with great potential.

Pros

Young, energetic, & sports oriented people. Great product among the plethora of stuff. Comfortable in our own skin.

Cons

Constant power & control issues with the home office in Germany. Too many excuses for average work. Get over it.

Advice to Senior Management

Get in a room, beat each others brains in & figure it out. Live the corporate values everywhere, everyday. Please.

Pros

When I moved over to Germany to work for adidas, I was thrilled at the opportunity. That thrill wore off almost as soon as the ink was dry on my contract. Yes, it's a global company with great name recognition, but it's honestly amazing that they've gotten to the size they are considering how they operate. I've worked for a lot of companies but it's a nightmare how slowly they work and the hurdles you have to jump thru. I was brought over here for the expertise I have in my field so I thought that meant they were open minded to change, but that's not at all the case. I'm nothing but a glorified button pusher, but my senior managers get to brag that they have a foreigner on their team that knows what they are doing.

If you're considering moving over to Germany, know that adidas is great at marketing and what I got sold is definately far from what got delivered! I

Cons

excessive bureacracy, lack of openness to change, all marketing and no "meat".

Advice to Senior Management

If you bring people over because they are "experts" in their field, listen to their suggestions. There are so many layers of management that could be eliminated and so many things "could" work smoothly if not for all the hurtles.

Pros

Good discount on purchases at the store.

Cons

Upper management wasn't the most competant

Advice to Senior Management

Have a little more fun

Pros

Great and I mean Excellent benefits including health insurance and they do recognize domestic partnerships, FTO, holiday pay after a year. Clothing allotments and opportunity for everyone to make bonuses. However, due to the recession they cut off benefits to part time employees,

Cons

Corporate needs to take feedback from store level a little more seriously. Too many Germans taking over the American market of the brand. Incompetent and unorganized district managers. It's all about who you know in that company and it will dictate how you advance. Hard work has no merit.

Pros

Interesting products, travel, corporate headquarters are outstanding
To visit and work with.

Cons

Depressing work environment, low morale and no teamwork
Between management and team. No room for advancement,
Poor training, overall negative work environment.

Advice to Senior Management

Poor management, poor communication. No positive feedback, very
Low team moral.

Pros

I like working for a company with a competitive spirit and high moral values in my opinion. And I like working in a sports oriented field.

Cons

In starting out in such a large company sometimes I feel like your voice can get over seen or under valued within the company dynamic. It has a lot of politics associated to hierarchy and decision making.

Advice to Senior Management

Good work on keeping the company's focus on financial success, but I would challenge the brand to use that stay thinking in areas to grow the business towards future thinking.

Pros

great environment
flat organization/management
casual environment
ideal for sports fans!
globally known brand & culture and travel on work
young work force

Cons

Need to publicize the adidas employee benefits

Advice to Senior Management

Get better at making adidas a global talent attracter