Lidl reviews

3.4

59% would recommend to a friend

(8,079 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 8,079 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
4.0
Dec 27, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Lidl offers every individual the chance to grow and take on responsibility. It offers growth and learning opportunities every day. If you want a comfortable job where you don't have to think and everyday is the same then Lidl is not for you, but if you are wanting a secure, yet challenging career then Lidl offers that to all. Good pay and great people! Most employees need to think long term, rather than right here, right now! Hey, Rome wasn't built In a day!

Cons

It is sometimes required to put extra hours in, but I also believe when you are dedicated to your career that you would be doing that in any job with opportunities. Also starting a company In new country is never going to be easy- those who really focus on the task with be rewarded in the end, I'm sure!

1.0
Dec 15, 2016

Not a great company

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay with promise of growth and opportunities. Interesting work and fast paced environment.

Cons

Sexist, very political, long hours with little reward. They promise growth but do not always follow through.

1.0
Aug 4, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Money was the only good aspect to the role but in the end this was not enough for me.

Cons

I knew from day one I had made a mistake, the policies on paper are not what happens day to day. I was contracted for 48 hours per week but really did 60/70. Weird thing was you won't even get thanked for this kind of commitment just critised for any targets not achieved. Lower management positions are just glorified stored assistants in my opinion, Rarely get breaks and never see family except, do all the roles of a store assistant and more except you won't be paid hourly. Training was minimal and you are expected to achieve pretttt quickly,micro mangenement is intense with phone calls and visits from higher management each day. If you find yourself being abused by upper management regularly, forget about HR, they have like one employee HR contact per region who has no time to be listening to issues. WARNING: expect to work like a dog, be treated with no respect but paid well.

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