It follows similar moves by dating app company Bumble.
Sportswear giant Nike has given its head office employees in the US a week off.
They say it's in order to 'destress' and recover from the pressures of the pandemic.
The brand said workers are 'powering down' in their headquarters in Oregon for the week.
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, 3 September 2021. pic.twitter.com/BmbqthmnRt— Capital Moments (@CapitalMoments) August 31, 2021
"Take the time to unwind, destress and spend time with your loves ones," a Nike spokesperson said.
The company says taking the week off would be key to better performance in the future.
They also acknowledged that the past year was difficult with the ongoing pandemic.
Nike follows dating app Bumble - who gave their employees a week's paid leave earlier this year.
