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Nielsen

3.7
based on 892 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 892 reviews
highly rated categories
On-Par
with industry average
highly rated categories
Highly rated for

Company culture, Work-life balance

highly rated categories
Critically rated for

Promotions, Skill development, Salary

Work Policy
Hybrid
Hybrid
77% employees reported
Monday to Friday
Monday to Friday
71% employees reported
Flexible timing
Flexible timing
72% employees reported
No travel
No travel
48% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Job/Soft skill training
Job/Soft skill training
86 employees reported
Health insurance
Health insurance
66 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 892 reviews

Overall Rating

3.7/5
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Category Ratings

3.8

Company culture

3.8

Work-life balance

3.4

Job security

3.4

Work satisfaction

3.3

Salary

3.3

Skill development

2.9

Promotions

Nielsen is rated 3.7 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 892 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 785 reviews
3.7
Rated by 210 Women
Rated 3.7 for Work-life balance and 3.7 for Company culture
3.7
Rated by 575 Men
Rated 3.9 for Work-life balance and 3.7 for Company culture

Work Policy at Nielsen

based on 58 reviews in last 6 months
Hybrid
77%
Permanent work from home
16%
Work from office
7%

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Highly Rated for
Work-life balance
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No highly rated category
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Skill development
Job security
Critically Rated for
Promotions
Skill development
Salary
Promotions
Salary
Work satisfaction
Skill development
Promotions
Salary
Promotions
Salary
Primary Work Policy
Hybrid
77% employees reported
Hybrid
72% employees reported
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69% employees reported
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Rating by Women Employees
3.7
Good
rated by 210 women
3.3
Average
rated by 308 women
3.3
Average
rated by 58 women
3.4
Average
rated by 20 women
Rating by Men Employees
3.7
Good
rated by 575 men
3.6
Good
rated by 652 men
3.4
Average
rated by 150 men
3.5
Good
rated by 31 men
Job security
3.4
Average
3.6
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Nielsen Salaries

Nielsen salaries have received with an average score of 3.3 out of 5 by 892 employees.

Analyst

(188 salaries)
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr

Data Analyst

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₹1.5 L/yr - ₹9.2 L/yr

Senior Research Executive

(180 salaries)
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₹6.5 L/yr - ₹12.8 L/yr

Research Executive

(157 salaries)
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₹5.2 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr

Senior Software Engineer

(128 salaries)
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₹8 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr

Software Engineer

(119 salaries)
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₹4.8 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr

Senior Analyst

(104 salaries)
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₹3.5 L/yr - ₹14.3 L/yr

Data Processing Specialist

(101 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr

Research Analyst

(95 salaries)
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₹4 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr

Research Associate

(89 salaries)
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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr

Nielsen Subsidiaries

NielsenIQ

3.8
 • 952 reviews

Nielsen Sports

4.0
 • 177 reviews

Gracenote

3.6
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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 800+ 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 company culture and work life balance. However, it is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal, skill development and salary & benefits, based on 800+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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