Though the company is growing and thriving, internally it is archaic and shambolic - Anonymous employee Lidl Employee Review

3.0
Feb 16, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

A newly introduced staff discount card. Great salary and bonuses. If looking at a head office job then expect to work in a friendly and welcoming environment. Decent amount of annual leave starting at 28 days inc of bank holidays.

Cons

Expectations of workloads are unrealistic, no room for growth unless joining the graduate scheme. Micromanagement stifles opportunities to achieve or gain recognition for work. Long working hours at all levels and its frowned upon to be seen leaving on time. Many big decisions affecting workloads are made in and kept secret, creating a disengaged and unhappy workforce. You're expected to work bank holidays unless you pre-book them off in advance. They have one rule fits all policy, which doesn't cater for staff with children or other personal factors.

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

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