It is utterly ridiculous to wait for weeks or months for your life to HAPPEN to you. Make it happen. You only get one, and yours is not going to be going that well if you let this get toi you. Take charge now. Brush up the resume, get the premium... —  read more 

Nielsen as it is has no future. This could turn out to be a good thing. We'll have to wait and see.

I'm under strict orders from my doctor to reduce stress in my life due to some health issues I've been having. This news has managed to singlehandedly undo all the progress I've made in the last several months. This better be done quickly so we know... —  read more 

Elliott Management Repeats 2017 Strategy I think at this point nobody is surprised any more - they will continue to cut and to seek those cashflows that they came in for. Plus, let's load Citrix with tons of debt too while we milk all that sweet... —  read more 

Expect to see major cuts in the next few months. Every company that was taken over by Elliott has gone through huge cuts in costs, and the biggest line is always employees. This will not be pretty. I hope they provide respectable severance, but I'm... —  read more 

Looks like it's happening after all... Nielsen is being acquired for $16 billion, including debt, about a week after the media measurement company rejected a $9 billion... —  read more 

Horrible, incompetent management that loves to micromanage to make sure they're in control, only most of the time they just make everything run two or three times slower than it usually would. In addition to that, they use intimidation tactics to... —  read more 

Any guesses how many employees will be fired?

It's already nearing that point and it's only a matter of time before it happens. Layoffs will become a weekly thing very soon. I keep telling everybody I work with to start looking for new jobs but they refuse to see the writing on the wall. You... —  read more 

This is a master thread about Nielsen layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

Don't Be Fooled. This is an Award Nielsen Paid for. https://mostlovedworkplace.com/pricing/

I just got a FEDEX letter today advising me that my position with Nielsen was eliminated due to COVID. I work in Oldsmar Fl Scarborough. I am retired. Please help.

Is it just me or have we been having constant small-scale layoffs lately?

If you've donated with republicans the CEOs woke police are coming for you. HR is going through politcal donation records to find you. It will be reported as COVID cause.

Nielsen employees should follow google employees path https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/4/22212347/google-employees-contractors-announce-union-cwa-alphabet

This is a generic discussion thread to capture comments about potential Nielsen Layoffs 2021? Any news or rumors?

Can Nielsen lay off furloughed people by simply telling them their furlough is now indefinite and avoid paying them any severance in that way? I know a few companies have done this to their employees and I'm starting to worry that's the direction... —  read more 

Furloughed workers have been told not to contact the company or any coworkers. The furlough letter also says we are unable to accept any job offered from the company. Now Nielsen is all over the job boards advertising to fill jobs that sound... —  read more 

https://www.ft.com/content/42edbd83-526b-4211-8209-6aa23c1d4948 And the new logo looks so cheap! https://niq.com/global/en/

What's new regarding layoffs? Any RIFs on the horizon?

Any rumors is is closing and for sale. No one is there since 4/1/2020. How does a company support the loss of revenue. It is an impressive large campus. How do they pay the taxes and mortgage. Never mind they don"t.................nice.

Earned Vacation Benefit - REMOVED! Bonuses - REMOVED! Annual(18month) Raises - REMOVED! 401k Match - REMOVED! What's next?

https://www.streetinsider.com/Corporate+News/Nielsen+Holdings+%28NLSN%29+Tops+Q2+EPS+by+9c%2C+Revenues+Miss%3B+Offers+FY20+EPS+Mid-Point+Guidance+Above+Consensus/17198032.html

As someone with direct knowledge, a few comments above you didnt say much! The truth is they couldn't care much laying off 3,500 employees when David Kenny is making millions! The company makes billions! Nielsen uses employees then tosses them out... —  read more 

I've heard the layoffs might extend into the next week, is this true? I don't understand why they have to drag it out so much. If I'm on the list, just let me know! Don't make me wait and stress over it for weeks or even months. What good will that... —  read more 

Do you know what will be the size of the wave in Europe ?

Nielsen has been laying off all employees who have been with the company less than 5 years. This is so they could save money on severance pay offs. Nielsen is known for layoffs and doing so during covid19 has been very hard on employees. A billion... —  read more 

Is is a bloodbath ?

https://www.rbr.com/nlsn-plan-3500-global-layoffs/

The reviews on Glassdoor and etc are all created by a lady that works in the FL and Tx office. These are not real reviews. Notice how all the real bad reviews are covered up by green good reviews so you can't easily see the bad reviews. Nielsen needs... —  read more 

Any comments?

This company is probably one of the worst out there. With constant lay offs, racist managers and horrible work ethics and attitude towards each other. Stay away if you value your family and your sanity.

Are we going to be in the long lines at the food banks or what?

I worked for this company for 1 year and it was the most horrible experience ever. Full of racism, unfriendly people. You are nothing but a number to them. The can care less if you are sick or dying. They have no regards for the people they install... —  read more 

Is anyone worried that Nielsen will have layoffs in the near future because of the plunging stock price? They seem to be pinching pennies more thN usual.

David Kenny,,,,,,,Thank you so much for your town hall in Tampa during the day that concluded into the beginning of the week with fun and festivities that did not include staff , Audio and Scarborough.........as usual we are not inclusive as this... —  read more 

Comments??? So many unknowns…

What's your guess on how many employees the company will have before the end of the year? How about the overall headcount? And headcount at NYC?

He has no replacement yet. Is this not odd?