Lidl reviews

3.4

58% would recommend to a friend

(8,092 total reviews)

Kenneth McGrath

71% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

Lidl has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 8,092 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 (3.4 stars).

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8K reviews
1.0
Sep 1, 2016

Bad management

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

We were paid a good salary.

Cons

Higher level management talks to people without real understanding of the projects they are working on. So they sell some idea but don't understand any aspect of its execution. The one senior manager I worked with made several racist comments towards me which I wrote off as being some type of European sensibility. Overall a bad employment experience for me. They didn't know what they are doing and kind of jerking their employees around. Maybe things have changed? Also, the whole culture, values, or work satisfaction speeches you get at orientation are a complete joke. They literally could care less.

5.0
Sep 1, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Money is great Excellent progression routes if you work for it Pushes you above and beyond If you like to work hard and be kept busy, it's the perfect place for you. What it teaches you is all about your attitude. If you truly want to be successful here, you will be.

Cons

5am starts, 9pm+ finishes. It can be long and unsociable hours but you get paid handsomely for it. If you are looking at Assistant Manager and above, beware of the sharks above you. If they want you out, they'll find a way. Be prepared for a few knives in the back. If you're just doing it for the money and don't work hard, you'll find yourself on a till for 8 hours on a Saturday wanting to headbutt the next person who comments on the weather.

5.0
Aug 30, 2016

RMDP program

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good salary, depending on the area can be a fun place to work.

Cons

work-life balance doesnt exist here, store assistants get only 20 hrs contract for the start.

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