Nielsen reviews

3.0

40% would recommend to a friend

(8,194 total reviews)

David Kenny

42% approve of CEO

32% positive business outlook

Nielsen has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 8,194 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 Tecnologías de la información industry (3.9 stars).

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8K reviews
4.0
Feb 28, 2009

GE Lite

Recommend
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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.

2.0
Feb 16, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Nielsen is still the leader in consumer data for the CPG industry - and a great place to start a career in consumer research. Senior management appears to be placing a heavy emphasis on recruiting young talent.

Cons

Nielsen is trying to move from a data supplier to a solution provider for clients - but in a way that all clients are being treated as the same. We seem to be moving from the personalized service for clients to a one size fits all. Independent thought has been replaced by a sppedy, templated deliverables. As far as how the company treats its employees - the culture has definately evolved from people being the top asset to profit being king. The ability to advance in your career in the company is totally dependent on who your manager is - rewards and promotions are not always given based on merit. Politics have become essential to survival within Nielsen.

4.0
Feb 15, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Smart, hard working employees. Opportunities for growth and movement in the company.

Cons

Too much offshoring. Little effort in investing in employees.

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