Lidl reviews

3.4

58% would recommend to a friend

(8,094 total reviews)

Kenneth McGrath

72% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Lidl has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 8,094 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Lidl employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Einzel- & Großhandel industry (3.5 stars).

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8K reviews
1.0
Apr 24, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good pay, however the hours you work are extremely excessive.

Cons

I worked for Lidl for two years after working in the retail industry for over 10 years. I can honestly say it was the worst experience of my Career. You work 50+ hours and are expected to stay as and when needed. Yet cannot take the hours back when it suits you. Is on Lidl’s terms. I was a salaried manager and on 3 occasions I was paid incorrectly when I was meant to receive the exact same amount each month. This Wasn’t rectified by senior management. They have a training scheme which is mostly done in the regional distribution centre. After a course you are meant to spend time in store going over what you have learnt. However store managers seem to use the extra hours to benefit the store and the time they can sit in the office. Training does not get done and when issues are raised with senior management, they brush it under the carpet. I had made a formal complaint regarding homophobic comments made by other managers towards myself and nobody took it seriously.

3.0
Apr 19, 2023

Poor Management

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

High Pay, Good benefits, Friendly Atmosphere

Cons

Management shows favoritism, Unorganized, no regard for personal life, poor scheduling ability

1.0
Mar 23, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Health benefits, hybrid work 2 days in office

Cons

Micromanaging, not trust in employees. You are never enough. People come and go.

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