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 (3.4 stars).

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8K reviews
2.0
Dec 5, 2016

Cockamamie

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

There are *some* great people that work here and the office is bright and airy. Many either get to travel internationally and take in house classes for continuing development. They do make some attempts to change or improve based on people's feedback. Free cheese. And other random goodies.

Cons

There are more people that work here that are not so great. The way decisions are made can be very erratic. In one instance, they will say that we cannot do something while they allow someone else to do it. Then they make every attempt to make sure no one knows about this but this doesn't work because someone always knows what's going on. Exceptions are made based on preferences and biases, not based on logic or consistency. When Lidl is confronted with facts and hard evidence regarding illogical decisions, three common behaviors occur: deflection, avoidance, or excuses. At this point in time, it is welcoming to be deflected and avoided rather than hear excuses from Lidl because their excuses are often warped reasonings that they adroitly piece together to make you feel like you are an idiot. Yes. True story. More than once. Human resources has been known to disclose specifics when complaints are brought up even though we are advised it is all confidential.

4.0
Dec 2, 2016

Good for a start

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good salary, you can advance on you career, friendly people.

Cons

Some times they're asking to much from you, they cut hours

4.0
Nov 30, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, ability to take on more responsibility and manage people at a young age. Undertake a variety of tasks and build great people skills

Cons

Work life balance is non existent and if you want to progress you are expected to work long, unsociable hours. Need to be more of a balance

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