Nike's existing talent acquisition strategy focuses on hiring high-caliber, globally-minded talent with innovative thinking from diverse channels worldwide. Younger employees have similar expectations of career growth as older generations, but are more honest about what work interests them. Staff well-being is measured both quantitatively and qualitatively, especially by how energized employees seem about their work and the company. The biggest challenges for a new human resources management role will be managing remote teams across Asia from Japan, while keeping up with fast growth in Asian markets through proactive talent forecasting and development.

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