Lidl reviews

3.4

58% would recommend to a friend

(8,075 total reviews)

Kenneth McGrath

73% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Lidl has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 8,075 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
5.0
Apr 23, 2016

Lots of Pros

Anonymous employee
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Pros

As others have mentioned, benefits are good - great health insurance coverage, fully vested 401k, and company cars for colleagues above a certain level. Lidl US also invests heavily in employees: free 1x1 German language classes during working hours for many colleagues, and numerous opportunities to travel to Europe for training. The company is taking recent feedback to heart and has begun implementing changes to improve work-life balance. Leadership is largely European, but is working hard to understand and adapt to American business culture. Personally, I love my job. I come in every day knowing I will work hard, but also knowing that every day will be unique and interesting, and that my hard work will be recognized. I am a woman and have been with the company less than a year, but recently broached the topic of applying internally for another role (effectively a promotion) and have received nothing but support from my superiors.

Cons

Lidl US can feel like a start-up - yes, it is the daughter of a huge international company, but many policies and procedures are still being developed from scratch here. That can be exciting, but if you want structured tasks and 100% predictability at work, this environment may not be for you. Our 'start-up feel' also means that yes, there is a lot to do, and this can lead to some long hours. The company is growing quickly, and there is room for improvement in internal communication, especially between departments.

2.0
Apr 19, 2016

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Recommend
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Pros

good paid and you can do a lot of overtime

Cons

no respect for your private life a lot of promises but nothing realised no appreciation or benefits for good workers, everyone is treated the same

1.0
Apr 16, 2016

Purchasing Manager

Recommend
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Pros

This is true: Good starting salary (however you are expected to work at least 10 hours per day at a minimum, so factor that in) Gym membership for $25 Company car for managers 401k after 6 months Health and dental insurance plan (you need to pay about $125 and up per month depending on what you choose)

Cons

This is true: Employees are overworked and under-appreciated Employees are intimidated by the upper management; this company is managed on fear Only white men in upper management and this is set in stone Disrespectful, hostile, and rigid work environment Flex hours are not true Unethical towards vendors To advance: you must be male, white, be busy sucking up to top management even if that means to sell out your co-workers; work minimum 11 hour days- from 9 am till 8 pm (very often even later than 8 pm) Most people are unhappy here (even the German high ups); there is no way anyone can stay optimistic in such negative environment This is a must: stay away; the alternative is that you sell yourself out or be miserable

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