Nielsen reviews

3.0

39% would recommend to a friend

(8,206 total reviews)

Karthik Rao

Not enough data to show CEO approval

32% positive business outlook

Nielsen has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 8,206 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
2.0
Jan 21, 2026

Not a good place to work.

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good Pay US Leaders are the best

Cons

No Work-Life Balance Continuous Layoffs Management keeps on changing Due to change of management, good company turned to a nightmare to all employess

4.0
Jan 20, 2026

Nice

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Nielsen is a globally recognized leader in media measurement and consumer data analytics. The company has access to large-scale, high-quality data across multiple countries and industries. Nielsen’s insights are widely trusted by advertisers, broadcasters, and large enterprises. It offers good work-life balance and flexible working arrangements in many locations. Nielsen provides opportunities to work on data-driven, analytics-focused projects.

Cons

Nielsen has been criticized for slow adaptation to digital-first and streaming-focused measurement models. Some clients have questioned the transparency and accuracy of its data methodologies. Employee growth and promotions can be slow in certain teams and regions. Compensation is often reported as lower compared to similar roles in competing companies. The company has experienced restructuring and layoffs, creating concerns about job stability.

4.0
Jan 19, 2026

Bad Work culture and Good team

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

This company have a great reputation in the market

Cons

Management is bringing up new rules every three months which is spoiling the work culture There is very minimal hikes

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