Nike gives head office staff a week off for mental health break

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Nike has given its head office employees in the US a week off to destress" and recover from the pressures of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The sportswear and trainers brand said workers at its headquarters in Oregon would be powering down" until Friday, with senior leaders encouraging staff to ignore all work responsibilities to aid their mental health.