No offense to anyone but curious what at this point is keeping people from finding a new position outside Nielsen?
Going to India to Train Replacement
If you were asked to do that, would you?
Dear TV Ratings Whistleblower YouTube guy
Where is that man that had racial slurs said against him? Can he respond to this with his email? I’m interested in putting together a class action lawsuit from employees at Nielsen. I’m wondering if he responds (and others) who faced retaliation... — read more
Bonus payout
Any one knows the bonus percentage for this year? It supposed to be payout mid March for us employees.
wondering employment defense attornys brag about their wins to future clients
If they are so skilled that the plaintiff side is John of Boeing, I wonder if they tell future clients that they were so good not only do they win the client ended himself
What happened with Partha?
That was abrupt. India colleagues, share the details please. What happened?
Any former employees even get their W2 yet?
I left Nielsen back in April of last year, and I'm still sitting here waiting for them to send me my W2 so I can do my taxes. Or is the company so depleted now that they can't even do the most basic things like this? Getting kind of p*ssed off... — read more
SMP Markets-How is it going in the field?
To all of the prior and current SMP markets, how are things going in the field? Are you able to complete these installs which are taking much longer since we have limited information regarding the homes including demographics aka the number of HH... — read more
Hanging in until retirement
Work gets done, just not their way. The games, the nonsense, none of it matters anymore. Energy's too precious to waste on office politics. Now that the finish line is in sight, that’s the only thing keeping things moving for me. No point in... — read more
Feelings post Townhall
I absolutely loved that joke of a townhall. There was no real room for Q&A as everything was filtered through Khartik's minions. Also I loved that they are justifying moving jobs to India like the big next tech hub when we all know it is all about... — read more
Karthrick and Slack
Anyone else remember back in the day at a global town hall (when David Kenny was still CEO) Karthrick when questioned about the removal of slack, he sneered saying that it was either people’s jobs or slack? I was in charge of the financial side of... — read more
NielsenIQ Considers an IPO at a Valuation Close to $10 Billion
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/nielseniq-considers-an-ipo-at-a-valuation-close-to-10-billion/ar-AA1tyPmr
Time to shake things up
Nielsen needs to keep trimming the fat, especially those managers and directors who’ve been coasting for decades. How do these folks even manage to stick around, adding zero value but dodging every layoff? It’s wild. Bring in some fresh, skilled... — read more
Bonus
When are bonuses paid out to eligible employees laid off after July 1 2024
Previous Employees W-2
Has anyone had trouble getting their W-2 forms from Nielsen? They have my new address but yet nothing has been sent yet. Is there a phone number out there to call these incompetent people?
Is this you Nielsen?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6PZGOzYUMh4
Severance Policy Changed again
There has been an update to Nielsen's severance policy announced in the 1/30 Nsider. I wish I had kept a copy of the old one so I could tell exactly what changed. I'm not sure, but I think the yearly bonus rules and the rounding up rules for length... — read more
February
Now that January is over. Is the axe going to be wielded....?
Nielsen India Signs MoU with Maharashtra Govt, Creating 1,100 Jobs in AI and Data Science
https://analyticsindiamag.com/ai-news-updates/nielsen-india-signs-mou-with-maharashtra-govt-creating-1100-jobs-in-ai-and-data-science/ The Government of Maharashtra, led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding... — read more
'Nielsen to End Panel-Only Ratings That Have Measured TV for Decades'
'Media measurement firm Nielsen will stop selling its stand-alone consumer panel-based TV ratings in the fourth quarter of this year,' https://www.wsj.com/articles/nielsen-to-end-panel-only-ratings-that-have-measured-tv-for-decades-758bba3a
SMP + Remote Install + Remote Deinstall + MRs
So for the markets that are now SMP, plus doing remote installs, plus remote deinstalls, and where we're only recruiting basics while alts get phone calls, are those of us MRs and FRs in these markets basically testing out how Nielsen can phase us... — read more
Where do you apply for jobs?
I was laid off last summer, and after more than six months of active job searching, I still haven’t had any luck. I’ve applied to every possible job, leveraged the network I’ve built over the years, reached out to numerous contacts and companies—but... — read more
When are they coming for the field?
When is my hatchet coming? It's the question we have all asked ourselves. I am no different. When are they coming for the TAM/field? Will it be Membership Reps first or both MRs and FRs at the same time? Will they continue to dwindle down the... — read more
Am I training my replacement?
My manager has decided some time ago that we should hire an extra person because after all the cuts, I could not manage all of the work put on my shoulders (2-3 peoples' work for 1 person). Well we hired her from the GCC in India and now I am... — read more
PRS people - how are you?
Everyone ok over there? Any TCS people lurking here? How is the work environment?
RUFKM?? Do not reply all.
After yesterday's little email tirade, is there now an opening in Providence RI?
CES Happening Now
Did Nielsen sent people to CES this year?
Impossible to contact
So, I was laid off back in August. I applied for unemployment in my state. It was going fine until I got a notice of appointment with the unemployment department to verify my unemployment. Turns out, they got no reply from Nielsen when they mailed... — read more
Anyone left?
How many US based people are left?
I took me a whole year
But I finally found another job. Giving notice will be a highlight of the past year and a half of uncertainty, anxiety and disappointment. I’m a Nielsen veteran. Witnessing what it’s been turning into for the past couple of years has been a sad and... — read more
Tampa Bay Times Article / WARN notices
How is Nielsen avoiding filing a WARN notice with the state of Florida? Does anyone know how many have been laid off in Florida this year? Is Nielsen breaking the law? The Tampa Bay Times had an article today about the companies doing the most... — read more
Hopefully, Nielsen will offer voluntary separations before the next round of layoffs
I'm not eager to leave but I know several people who would be more than happy to walk away with severance. I don't see the downside of this. People who don't want to be here would be gone, and people who actually like their jobs and want to stay... — read more
I'm leaving in 2025
That’s my Christmas wish and New Year’s resolution all wrapped into one. I can’t help but wonder if this is the number one wish for Nielsen employees this holiday season. I wouldn’t be surprised if it is.
I’ve had no luck with job search
I was let go a couple of months ago. Started looking for another job months before that. No luck so far. Most offers were not even worth considering. I’m not looking for anything spectacular, just a decent job with equal or slightly lower pay. I... — read more
Another Brilliant Decision by Nielsen Leadership
They always claim how smart the investors are!! Any security concerns here? December 2024 (Source: Nielsen) Nielsen and TikTok to Bring Holistic Cross-Media Measurement to Market For the first time, advertisers and agencies can directly compare... — read more
Layed off the day after a performance review and a raise.
After 15 years and multiple positions. Being told one day I am one of the most productive on the team and the NEXT DAY, layed off. No morals.
Layoff Wednesday
Historically, they like to lay people off on the Wednesday or Thursday before payday. Do you think that they are heartless enought to let people go the paycheck before Christmas?
Get out now if you haven’t already
What we’ve been through just this year has been too much for anyone to handle. We’ve been disrespected, devalued and discarded left and right. Most teams are now fully dysfunctional and completely demoralized. Training our own replacements has just... — read more
Training your replacements
Does anyone want to share their experience if you had to be part of training the people who ultimately replaced your position? I can imagine this being the most heartbreaking feeling and i hope to get out of here before this is a reality but if not... — read more