Kantar reviews

Work-life balance took a hit two years ago when all the operating companies merged as Kantar. It's only gotten worse over the past year under Bain Capital ownership. Expect to average 50 hours per week minimum. Kantar eliminated our generous PTO plan this year in favor of an "unlimited" flex time off policy. Whether intended or not, it's had the effect of employees taking less time off. Anytime I put time off on my calendar, I either end up canceling or cutting it short due to client needs. Regional leadership attempts to help, but their hands are tied by Global and Bain. Everyone is in a perpetual state of burn-out. Bain contributes to the stress with their multiple and redundant pipeline reporting opportunities, which distracts from actually servicing clients. Bonus plan is a joke.

Kantar isn't immune to the pandemic, laying off 10% of the US workforce. Little to no pay increases. Constant change to survey methodologies. Quota based rating system for year end reviews. Extremely high turnover rate with employees. Expected to work closer to 50 hour weeks. No growth opportunities in certain departments.