Top Employers in Food Retail: Lidl Named "Most Wanted Employer"
The ZEIT Publishing Group, in collaboration with the employer review platform kununu, has officially awarded Lidl in Germany the "Most Wanted Employer" seal. This makes the grocery retailer one of the most sought-after employers in the German-speaking world. In a highly competitive environment, Lidl emerged from the survey as the highest-rated grocery retailer. The ranking has now been compiled for five years based on 14 million workplace insights from employees in Germany. To determine the list, over 400,000 employer profiles on kununu are analyzed to identify Germany’s 1,200 most popular employers.
Nikoletta Kolomburda, Chief People Officer at Lidl in Germany, comments on receiving the award: “No jury, just real data and honest reviews: The ‘Most Wanted Employer’ award is fantastic feedback for us. It comes directly from applicants and our #teamlidl and simply shows us that the enthusiasm and team spirit we experience every day are also evident to the outside world.”
To receive the seal, companies must meet strict criteria on their kununu profile. These include an overall and employee score of at least 3.5 stars, a recommendation rate of at least 70 percent, and a consistently high number of current employee reviews. Only the 1,200 highest-rated companies ultimately make it onto the list.
A comprehensive package that impresses
Lidl offers its team a strong sense of camaraderie and attractive working conditions, including, among other things:
Security & Time Off: Permanent employment contracts and six weeks of vacation per year Shopping Perks: A 5 percent employee discount on every purchase Future & Benefits: A comprehensive benefits portal including a company pension plan as well as disability and supplemental health insurance Focus on Health: A company health management program featuring health days, back care classes, and discounted gym memberships. In November 2025, Lidl was awarded the “Healthy Employer” seal by the EUPD Research Institute in the categories of “Workplace Health Promotion” and “Workplace Health Management,” as well as the Corporate Health Award. Both awards recognize the comprehensive and widespread implementation of a corporate health management program (BGM) that prioritizes employee health.
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