InterviewwithTakashiShimamura

（“Shima”）

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akashiShimamura，NikeJapan HR Business Partner since2006，has abundant

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HowimportantdoyouthinkthebrandofNikeistoemp10yeeengagementlevels？

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brand．PrideinworkingforNikeandtheexperienceofworkingforNikeisthemalnDNAof

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