Lidl reviews

3.4

59% would recommend to a friend

(8,085 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 8,085 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
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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.

5.0
Feb 7, 2016

Duty Manager

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good Pay - Easy progression (with the right attitude)

Cons

The only real con is that the duty managers do pretty much the same as ASM's and they get paid a hell of a lot less, when in reality duty's actually run the shop!

2.0
Jan 24, 2016

No work life balance

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Lidl is an exciting place to be as they continue to ramp up for their US launch. You will undoubtedly gain new skills in strategy, analysis and project management. You will be given substantial responsibility.

Cons

I have worked at many organizations and have never experienced such a lack of work life balance. This can depend on the department you are in, but many staff members work at least 12 hours a day. I understand it is a start up, but the hours are long at a minimum 8 am - 6:30 pm. They will tell you at orientation you can work flexible hours (8-4pm, etc); this is not the case. The company culture is very outdated: suits only, no work from home, lots of rules. It can be frustrating.

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