Pros
The people that work for Nielsen are amazing. There is a great sense of camaraderie, a sense of wanting to work together for great solutions, and a feel that what we are doing has an impact on everyday life. I enjoy seeing everyone I work with everyday. Meritocracy is huge at Nielsen, and they do back up their words with actions. Those that are willing to go the extra mile will be noticed.
Cons
The company is going through a rough patch right now. Everyone is concerned that the private company overseeing Nielsen is running out of money. Then there is the negative vibe running through the place right now. Much of this has happened in the last couple of months and has can be reflected by a couple of actions. First the wage freeze did not go over well. But then everyone is going through that right now. Next is the "Reply all" button fiasco. Not only did internal employees feel that this was a bad move, but it also reflected negatively towards the outside world as this was made public knowledge - email to the employees and all.