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Nielsen

3.7
based on 921 Reviews
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Company Summary

Nielsen is a global leader in audience insights, data, and analytics, They shape the future of media with accurate measurement of what people listen to and watch.

Overall Rating

3.7/5
based on 921 reviews
highly rated categories
On-Par with
industry average
highly rated categories
Highly rated for

Work-life balance

highly rated categories
Critically rated for

Promotions, Skill development, Salary

Work Policy
Hybrid
Hybrid
81% employees reported
Monday to Friday
Monday to Friday
71% employees reported
Flexible timing
Flexible timing
72% employees reported
No travel
No travel
49% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Job/Soft skill training
Job/Soft skill training
86 employees reported
Health insurance
Health insurance
65 employees reported
Cafeteria
Cafeteria
37 employees reported
Office cab/shuttle
Office cab/shuttle
25 employees reported
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About Nielsen

Founded in1923 (102 yrs old)
India Employee Count1k-5k
Global Employee Count10k-50k
HeadquartersNew York City,New York, United States
Websitenielsen.com
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Nielsen Holdings plc (NYSE: NLSN) is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets worldwide. Nielsen is divided into two business units. Nielsen Global Media, the arbiter of truth for media markets, provides media and advertising industries with unbiased and reliable metrics that create a shared understanding of the industry required for markets to function. Nielsen Global Connect provides consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers with accurate, actionable information and insights and a complete picture of the complex and changing marketplace that companies need to innovate and grow.
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Nielsen Ratings

based on 921 reviews

Overall Rating

3.7/5
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Category Ratings

3.8

Work-life balance

3.7

Company culture

3.4

Job security

3.4

Work satisfaction

3.3

Salary

3.3

Skill development

2.9

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Nielsen is rated 3.7 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 921 company reviews.This rating reflects an average employee experience, indicating moderate satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at Nielsen
based on 814 reviews
3.7
Rated by 219 Women
Rated 3.8 for Work-life balance and 3.7 for Company culture
3.6
Rated by 595 Men
Rated 3.8 for Work-life balance and 3.7 for Company culture

Work Policy at Nielsen

based on 87 reviews in last 6 months
Hybrid
81%
Permanent work from home
12%
Work from office
7%

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Highly Rated for
Work-life balance
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No highly rated category
Skill development
Job security
Critically Rated for
Promotions
Skill development
Salary
Promotions
Salary
Work-life balance
Skill development
Promotions
Salary
Promotions
Salary
Primary Work Policy
Hybrid
81% employees reported
Hybrid
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74% employees reported
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Rating by Women Employees
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rated by 219 women
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3.6
Good
rated by 20 women
Rating by Men Employees
3.6
Good
rated by 595 men
3.6
Good
rated by 673 men
3.4
Average
rated by 152 men
3.5
Good
rated by 31 men
Job security
3.4
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3.6
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Nielsen Salaries

Nielsen salaries have received with an average score of 3.3 out of 5 by 921 employees.

Data Analyst

(211 salaries)
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Analyst

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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹9.4 L/yr

Senior Research Executive

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₹7 L/yr - ₹12.7 L/yr

Research Executive

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₹5.2 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr

Senior Software Engineer

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₹8.1 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr

Software Engineer

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₹4.8 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr

Senior Analyst

(107 salaries)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr

Research Analyst

(97 salaries)
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₹4 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr

Data Processing Specialist

(94 salaries)
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₹2.6 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr

Research Associate

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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr

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Nielsen News

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Nielsen FAQs

When was Nielsen founded?
Nielsen was founded in 1923. The company has been operating for 102 years primarily in the Analytics & KPO sector.
Where is the Nielsen headquarters located?
Nielsen is headquartered in New York City,New York. It operates in 4 cities such as Mumbai, Bangalore / Bengaluru, Chennai, New Delhi. To explore all the office locations, visit Nielsen locations.
How many employees does Nielsen have in India?
Nielsen currently has more than 4,500+ employees in India. Marketing & Communication department appears to have the highest employee count in Nielsen based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does Nielsen have good work-life balance?
Nielsen has a Work-Life Balance Rating of 3.8 out of 5 based on 900+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 67% employees rated Nielsen 4 or above, while 33% employees rated it 3 or below on work-life balance. This indicates that the majority of employees feel a generally balanced work-life experience, with some opportunities for improvement based on the feedback. We encourage you to read Nielsen work-life balance reviews for more details
Is Nielsen good for career growth?
Career growth at Nielsen is rated as poor, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 2.9. 33% employees rated Nielsen 3 or below on promotions/appraisal. This rating reflects a negative sentiment among employees for career growth. We recommend reading Nielsen promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros and cons of working in Nielsen?
Working at Nielsen comes with several advantages and disadvantages. It is highly rated for work life balance. However, it is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal, skill development and salary & benefits, based on 900+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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