Needs improvement. - Manager Lidl Employee Review

2.0
Feb 16, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great starting salaries for DM's and above. Excellent benefits package. High-quality peers and co-workers.

Cons

Fear culture. "I'm excited upper management is coming!" -said no one ever. We scramble to make the stores presentable then brace for negative feedback. Positive reinforcement is reserved for your Birthday and Christmas, and will only come in the form of a text message. Every decision from HQ is designed to protect themselves from the wrath of International, not serve customers.

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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
Jun 1, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Benefits are excellent, most people at the peer level are great. Clear performance expectations. Decent cross functional communication

Cons

Company leadership very European and doesn't quite understand the American consumer even after being in the US so long. Unreasonable expectations are the norm. No upward mobility unless you are European or speak fluent German.

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