Nielsen reviews

3.0

39% would recommend to a friend

(8,201 total reviews)

David Kenny

41% approve of CEO

32% positive business outlook

Nielsen has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 8,201 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
1.0
Jan 21, 2026

Bad Management change

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Pros

Earlier there was good work life balance as well as learning curve

Cons

Currently the new management has taken over and enforcing start up culture and the new hires as well as managers lack domain knowledge as well basic competence . The new management removed old experienced people who did not align with their strategies

2.0
Jan 21, 2026

Not a good place to work.

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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
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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.

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