A dream turned to a nightmare - Administrative Assistant Lidl Employee Review

2.0
Jan 7, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

There is free lunch once a month.

Cons

No work life balance. Directors and executives are known for screaming at employees and Employee Relations does not take any claim seriously. There is no formal training and policies change quickly without any notice or instruction but you are required to still do the job. It is VERY common to see someone crying at their desk because of stress. Managers do not give fair reviews. NOT a safe space for black people and people of color. They treat warehouse employees unfairly and make it so that there are little to no black employees in high positions even though they are qualified. Getting a promotion takes on average 4 years if you are in an entry level position. Admins are forced to do the job of higher roles with no pay bump. The CEO quit because there was no work life balance. They’ve been sued in other countries for inhumane work conditions.

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Pros

Flexible schedule and good pay for the work

Cons

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3.0
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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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