Once Nielsen terminates you, you are locked out and can't retrieve evidence of discrimination and retaliation. Back up everything related to your EEOC case ahead of time. Nielsen will retaliate if tell them you are going to the eeoc. Once you say... — read more 

It's happening again

Is HR allowed to post here or make their presense known or is it violating Nielsen policy to be here?

Has anyone been contacted this week with regards to the layoffs? Does anyone have any news on what is going on? The waiting game is just exhausting :-(

I am asking in all seriousness. I’ve been here for quite a while, haven’t been affected by layoffs so far, and I’m scared to leave on my own due to both personal circumstances and job market. But I feel horrible for still working here, especially... — read more 

Since American Nielsen records are stored in The Netherlands, are there any legal advantages in not keeping them in the US due to employment litigation reasons? And how do you feel about your personal information being stored in The Netherlands which... — read more 

Anyone gotten notices today vs increase?

As July starts, are you ready for your 0.2% merit increase?

Without using google, do you know what is Long Island Audit?

"I have decided to file a discrimination and retaliation lawsuit against my former employer, Nielsen, in the Federal U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington State because I believe they discriminated and retaliated against me. The... — read more 

Are other countries getting severance? What are the policies like?

If Nielsen's HR won't act, will filing with EEOC get better people to help resolve issues at work?

To add to my prior comment the long term employees are ones who have survived many rounds of layoffs over the years. That says something about their competence and contributions. No one likes to be let go but show a little class and maturity instead... — read more 

If after you left Nielsen and became a decision maker for a TV station, streaming service, advertiser or other company, would you buy Nielsen's data/currency, or would you decide to buy data from Comscore, TVision, or a different company instead?

Talent knows that this company can sack you anytime and sacking criteria is not your performance but the inconpetence /greed of others average to below average pay hostile/non existent knowledge transfers d-mb people mangers no real perks... — read more 

Have any former employees on here tried negotiating their severance benefits or had a lawyer write a counteroffer letter? If so,how did a pan out?

Who else thinking 7/1 will come with more RIFs and layoffs notifications vs the merit notifications

Has anyone emailed HR requesting to have their pay changed to the state or federal minimum wage? If you love your job, a decrease in pay makes you more attractive to keep. Offshoring jobs is just a business decision to increase EBITA. Some of you are... — read more 

I heard they have started wielding the axe in India engineering office too but are very secretive about it. I just hope they let go the incompetent management folks we had tough time dealing. Letting go lower level employees does not make any change... — read more 

Thoughts?

Nielsen are at it again, this time in the UK. Telling us our jobs are redundant only to transfer them to their cheap labour GCCs where quality is next to unknown. How long does Nielsen expect the clients to take this? How long before processes are... — read more 

Town hall today, 1 in 4 UK employees being fired and replaced with India. Sounds like more operations type of roles. Tone deaf leadership describing how wonderful it will be to help the company sustainably grow, zero empathy for people and their... — read more 

These past months have been a horror show, and there is no end in sight. Most of my colleagues and I have just been worrying about who’s next on the chopping block, and nobody has any motivation left. I guess it would be foolish to put in an effort... — read more 

I was informed I'd be let go back in March and was told I'd receive a severance agreement after my last day. It's been well over a month since my last day and I still haven't received the agreement (and thus no severance), despite contacting multiple... — read more 

All around the world! Mexico India Poland USA (no participants, only management)

What exactly is the purpose of these forums? We can talk about severance packages but not settlement amounts for those that hire lawyers?

Many states have laws allowing you to see your personal files after termination. You can request the files via PDF from Nielsen. If they refuse to allow you to see it, you can file a complaint with a state agency if the state has a law allowing you... — read more 

If you lived under the DC regime, I urge you to watch his testimony today in front of the US Senate on CSPAN. This GE hack, Jack Welch cultist, came to Nielsen circa 2006 and GUTTED THE COMPANY via outsourcing for its eventual IPO where he made tens... — read more 

Where’s the latest Momentum Monthly?? I always look forward to the latest there.

Anyone got the details on this one and how much?

Anyone have experiencing contacting them about investigations?

Example, under 35 when HH not under 35. Size 1 when HH more than 1 person. Or telling reps to skip signing up BBO homes that want to do it? Do the data scientists care? Nielsen leaders allowed it and that went against what MRs' training and some... — read more 

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The EEOC investigates complaints of job discrimination based on race, color, religion, s-x (including pregnancy, gender identity, and s-xual orientation), national origin, disability, age (40 or older), or genetic information. If they believe an... — read more 

Do you think Nielsen's current CEO will lead Nielsen successfully into the future? Please use the reaction to the left. NO = ↓ Yes= ↑

Gracenote has revamped website which will change lives forever. Laid off employees now have better way of knowing company initiatives. Meanwhile no update on AIP and increments from anyone

hey for those of you in the US who used Nielsen's healthcare, were you offered Cobra at the end of your severance? I have zero information on Cobra in my severance agreement.

What about the layoffs in Europe? Any news or updates?

How big have the layoffs been? Guessing the last month or two has been really big and estimate 20% of the employees impacted. Does anyone have accurate numbers? Not that it has any value other than illustrating how heartless and cold the company... — read more