Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Our century-old legacy holds diversity and inclusion at its core. We win when our people are empowered to be themselves.
Why diversity matters
“We have the ambition to make a real difference in the world; helping our communities and guiding our clients to understand the diverse consumers around the globe while making our organization an amazing place to work for everyone. We strive for an inclusive culture where diversity of backgrounds, thoughts, and opinions is valued, encouraged, and promoted so that our associates can be themselves and feel empowered to contribute to NielsenIQ culture”
—Myriam Vidalon, Chief Diversity and SVP of Culture & Workforce Transformation
LEAD Network
NIQ was awarded the highest level of inclusion maturity through the Lead Network’s DE&I Maturity Benchmark in 2023.
Avtar & Seramount
NIQ was recognized as one of the “100 Best Companies for Women in India 2023” and received an “Exemplar of Inclusion” recognition in the Most Inclusive Companies Index by Avtar and Seramount.
Race Equality Matters
In 2023, we were awarded the Bronze Trailblazer status by Race Equality Matters.
Disability Inclusion
Named 2022 Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion through completion of the Disability Equality Index.
India Workplace Equality Index (IWEI)
NIQ was one of only 28 companies named a 2023 Gold Employer for LGBT+ Inclusion by the IWEI.
Henpicked
In 2023, NIQ became an accredited menopause friendly workplace.
Great Places to Work
In 2024, NIQ India was named a Great Place to Work
National Diversity Council
NIQ was named a Top Employer for Latino Leaders in 2023.
My Story Our Voices
My Story, Our Voices is a podcast that celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). It serves as a key pillar of the NIQ Me & You Series: a DEI learning series that aims to provide associates with a safe space to tell their stories & better understand the experiences of their colleagues. By sharing these stories with you, we can create a culture where open dialogue is encouraged, and associates are empowered to discuss important topics in a transparent, courageous manner.
NielsenIQ University
As part of our commitment to advancing a more diverse and equitable CPG industry, NielsenIQ offers a data analytics training program for undergraduates to fast-track their post-graduate careers.
Persistent empowerment
Our people must feel included and empowered during their entire tenure with us. We’ve embedded inclusive policies in three key areas: our talent, culture, and accountability practices.
Talent
Our diverse hiring practices—like global mandatory diverse hiring slates—are essential to growing our representation at all levels.
Culture
Over 600 of our leaders also lead local inclusion impact teams that break down barriers to greater inclusion and equality.
Accountability
Our senior leaders are accountable for the diversity of their organizations, and our annual performance process contains D&I criteria.
Our signature programs
We’ve created three key global programs that promote our inclusive culture. These programs provide opportunities for our associates to leverage the diversity of their backgrounds and experiences to create real business impact.
Employee resource groups
Our nine employee resource groups are active in 83 countries where we operate, and over 2,500 of our associates are members. Additionally, over 600 leaders are involved in Inclusion Impact Teams that help shape our D&I strategy in each of the markets where we operate.
Me & You Series
This premium DEI learning series provides a space for our associates to share the stories that have impacted their lives while highlighting the vast array of diverse backgrounds and identities that we represent at NIQ. The series promotes our promise to creating an equitable and inclusive work environment that highlights and amplifies the voices of those from marginalized backgrounds.
Affinity month celebrations
Every month—and many key dates throughout the year—are filled with celebration and education that corresponds to an affinity group, such as Black History Month, Pride Month, International Women’s Day, and more.
Inclusion design labs
Associates from various functions across the globe have the opportunity to team up and develop solutions to problems facing our shared communities using a defined innovation process.