Nielsen FAQ

Pros

- Brilliant client base already in place due to Nielsen being an established name / market leader, you'll get high exposure to some large brands and the ability to build relationships there. - Great working environment with some extremely clever people. - Great work / life balance with flexi working - The name will get you far after leaving Nielsen, instantly recognisable. - Majority of the senior management are great, you will learn a lot.

Cons

- Salaries across the board are extremely low for executives / managers, far lower than the industry average. - No benefits package or OTE for sales teams unless you were in a senior position (certain bands). - Extremely stagnant, little to no investment in certain areas of the UK business, heavy focus on US teams. - Little to no progression plans in place, promotions come around annually, if you are lucky and the increase is minimal.

Advice to Management

- Invest into your sales teams better. There was a distinct lack of motivation that came from having no compensation package in place.

Pros

Casual env and free coffee

Cons

Sometimes difficult to contact team members because they are in India

Pros

The benefits are great; medical, dental, life, disability, vision, 401K, stock, etc.

Cons

When you're really good, they take you for granted and take advantage of you. The opportunities are out there but very few females are in upper management. I personally believe that there's a culture of the "good ol' boys club" and misogyny.

Advice to Management

Support the employees on the ground with a competitive base and commission/bonus structure. Appreciate those that are doing well. And get rid of the misogyny.

Pros

Good work/life balance for the most part and flexible with remote work, good benefits (including 5 mo parental leave), smart people, professional atmosphere, has a reputation for being the best in providing data integrity and client service

Cons

Slow and infrequent to innovate and make decisions, strategic vision changes often with leadership change, some career tracks are dead-ends while others (in sales/client service) enjoy frequent promotions

Pros

Good benefits, good office, good pension

Cons

Some fellow colleagues are just waiting to be fired. Doing the bare minimum.

Advice to Management

need to take a harder stance on weak personnel