Pros
Great place to learn about market research syndicated data, methodology, and tools. So learn all you can and then cash in somewhere else.
Cons
Those who advance into management lack basic managerial fundamentals because politics plays heavily in deciding who gets promoted and who does not. Despite pushes for diversity sr. management remains predominately caucasian or male. This is evidenced by a quick look at any of the business unit's management teams. The company has adopted the G.E. style forced rankings and is experiencing almost quarterly layoffs by alternating divisions. Many business units are also outsourcing numerous positions overseas to India via TCS and it is having a negative effect on the quality of the data. Needless to say, morale is low. The private equity owners have a low tolerance for revenue losses and are very agressive in cutting costs. Overall it is not a good time to be at any division within Nielsen.
