Of all the departments that are affected, I wonder which is the most and which is the least affected.

If the management intends to additionally overload those who are not laid off, I think it is a very bad plan. But it looks like that's exactly what they're up to?

So those of us in the Chicago office just got an internal memo saying that the office is being shut permanently and we are to be on remote work. Based on a September 2020 article, this office has 600 employees. For Illinois, the WARN act will be... — read more 

From what I can see it seems that mostly older folks were let go from Nielsen in this round of layoffs. Comment if you were let go an younger than 45. Seems older people were targeted.

I am newly joint employee before few months. May I know if there are any news regarding layoffs in UK? 2 people got fired from our US team. Still there are no news about UK. Please if anyone can throw light on it.

Former Nielsen of 18 years. Left a few years ago. Survived the brutal 2006 PE takeover and eventual mass layoffs along with outsourcing to India. I was a NYC client side sales rep. I guess if you directly make the company money, you're less... — read more 

Was told today now that next level has been announced, they will move down to smaller dept restructuring and review. This has to be completed by early March. Next round of layoffs will occur at Director level and down in April 2023.

Now that other parts of the world are done (or at least I think they are), when will cuts continue here? I think we all know we're far from over so more layoffs are inevitable. The only question remains when can we expect them to happen? Within the... — read more 

At Nielsen and in corporate in general, being mediocre is enough and no one is asking more from you anyway. Never do you best, just pretend you do, be smarter, use them and they use you.

As an ex Nielsen employee these threads do not surprise me at all, Nielsen are known for treating people like numbers but working them to death for sh-t pay at the same time. I would think you’d be naive to think it won’t occur. You may start... — read more 

I'm not minimizing what people are going through but Nielsen is now a dead-end career-wise. Being laid-off is scary but after the first shock is gone, things can only improve. Not to mention, the job market is still not as bad as some think, so being... — read more 

That is a question to which I have no answer. It is incomprehensible that any company decides to keep the biggest slackers at the expense of excellent employees, as is the case here.

I am a product manager from IL office. Just got fired. Anyone else from IL, let us know here, to have the full picture.

I wonder if it was Nielsen's intention to keep us constantly in fear of losing our jobs in order to get maximum productivity out of us, because if so, I don't think that will happen. I have absolutely no motivation to give my best because I am... — read more 

Please post here anything you heard about layoffs in Europe.

Please add here anything you heard about layoffs in APAC.

I’m a long term union member In the UK. Can I insist on having my union rep present for any meetings with managers and HR?

I wonder who decides who stays and who leaves... Do the managers receive a list of names or do the managers do the list? Seniors and people with the higher salaries are always the first to go? I work in ops in Belgium, I have a very small salary... — read more 

The fact that right after layoffs are done I can't stop worrying about more coming maybe as soon as later this month is not normal. It's the weekend and all I'm doing is looking for more info on what's to come instead of relaxing with a game or a... — read more 

I've read that it begins the 23rd of January... Anyone here to confirm it? @ my office nobody knows nothing, just that we are going to be impacted

I have only myself to blame for believing that my role will not be affected. The manager informed us that we should not worry. After that we received a notice. So many years of loyalty to this company... and now of course I feel cheated. Anyone... — read more 

the layoffs are “brutal,” with a source telling the publication that “it’s a sad day for a company that pioneered the VDI [virtual desktop infrastructure] market.” Another source told CRN that the layoffs were the “largest Citrix has ever had.” ... — read more 

Was told to begin knowledge sharing with one of my direct reports who has been here 12 years and was told that a second layoff would occur during the restructuring as it reaches the lower leves

YOUR RIGHTS UNDER WARN: CALL-ASK QUESTIONS- GET THE WORD OUT. This is what happens when you lay off your CHRO.. There's strength in numbers!! DK gave an 8 min notice!!! U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Ave NW Room N-5641 Washington, DC... — read more 

All I’ve heard is more layoffs can be expected throughout the first quarter/more layoffs are coming. Luckily I made the first cut, but how the he-l am I supposed to keep my head down and just keep working? Do I look for other jobs at this point?... — read more 

As far as I can tell there’s been no movement in my department today. Everyone is still highly anxious just waiting for the axe to drop at any given moment.

I Hope All Let Go Will Remember This Is Not About You Personally. It is About Increasing Profits. I Hope All The Survivors Remember What Demon David and Private Equity Are All About. Survivors Update Your Resume And Abandon This Sinking Ship.

All I need to know is if I can breathe yet. Is it over in the US?

I'd like to know to which extent are managers' opinions factored into the decisions to lay off an employee. Some say that managers were not consulted for the layoff. What do you think?

Just curious. Seems like the only people I've heard that were laid off were white people. Wouldn't surprise me if they were directed not to lay off anyone that might be BIPOC. Thoughts?

As somebody asked in another thread, how do they pick who to lay off? Judging by some of the people we lost today, it's definitely not performance (some of our best people are gone) or seniority (people with over a decade were laid off over people... — read more 

So we had our first round of layoffs on 1/11/2023. I personally saw the Slack accounts of 7 of my extended standup teammates deactivated and also found out that 2 VPs of DS also got terminated, one of which has been with Nielsen for over 20 years... — read more 

Since there is almost no transparency from our management, let's please put the info we already have about these layoffs into one place. If you are impacted or you know someone who is, could you please share info about: location (EU, part of... — read more 

It’s happening tomorrow 1/11. Say your goodbyes to colleagues, pack up your stuff because it’s closing time for you at this shithole company. Don’t worry, you will never have to deal with these overlords again. God Bless

https://www.forbes.com/sites/bradadgate/2023/01/05/under-new-ownership-and-continued-competition-nielsen-is-restructuring/

Over 250 managers including CEO were on a call today with HR and taught how to lay off people on Wednesday 1/11/23. If you get an invite. Get your stuff off your laptop you may need before because as soon as they hang up with you- you’re gone and... — read more 

Whoever thinks differently is naive. Open your eyes and see the writing on the wall. Otherwise, you're in for a rude awakening.

We're talking about the subtext. He said that whatever will happen was part of the plan from the beginning and that the consortium is not responsible. He also said we're in a recession, that the company has a lot of debt+high interest rates and... — read more