Nielsen reviews

3.0

39% would recommend to a friend

(8,205 total reviews)

Karthik Rao

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32% positive business outlook

Nielsen has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 8,205 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Nielsen employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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8K reviews
1.0
Feb 12, 2024

Company is dying

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Pros

At one time this was a great place to work. The people, benefits, and product offering. Today, Nielsen is dying and has entered into the endless layoff death spiral. They have cut long time employees severance packages in half and are moving US based jobs to Poland, India, and Mexico.

Cons

Private equity priorities are focused on Nielsen’s debt interest payments and have zero concern for Nielsen’s growth and long term strategy.

2.0
Sep 10, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Full time remote and good work/life balance. I occasionally work a little off normal hours, and as long as work gets done and meetings attended it isn’t an issue.

Cons

Since going private in late 2022 less than one year ago, there have already been two rounds of major layoffs impacting a large amount of individuals. Additionally, raises and promotions were not given to anyone regardless of their reviews or impact, all during a time of heavy inflation.

2.0
Aug 25, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

First and foremost, the office location in New York was undeniably a bright spot. The NY office is situated in a vibrant and convenient area, the office provided a pleasant environment for work. The surrounding amenities and accessibility added a touch of convenience that was certainly appreciated. The provision of quality IT equipment demonstrated a commitment to ensuring that employees had the necessary tools to perform their tasks efficiently.

Cons

Nielsen underwent a privatization last year and subsequent large-scale layoffs. This restructuring resulted in a reduced team size, leaving those of us who remained to shoulder an overwhelming workload. The aftermath of the layoffs led to an atmosphere of stress, pushing us to our limits and unreasonably long working hours. It's disheartening to witness how the workforce reduction, instead of streamlining operations, has resulted in an excessive burden on the remaining employees. Adding to the turmoil is the noticeable presence of a clique-like culture, largely comprised of individuals who had migrated from Wells Fargo, the former workplace of our Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). A particularly vexing issue was the intricate process of getting things done. What should have been straightforward tasks often transformed into arduous journeys due to an overwhelming number of processes and procedures. The layers of bureaucracy and red tape are disproportionate to the team's size, making even the simplest accomplishments feel like monumental achievements.

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