Lidl International

Lidl is „Marke des Jahrhunderts“ 🏆 We have reason to celebrate: The organization Deutsche Standards has named Lidl International one of the “Marken des Jahrhunderts” (engl.: Brands of the Century)! 🎉 "The "Marken des Jahrhunderts" award is a great recognition of our work and shows that we are on the right track as the best partner in our customers' everyday lives - and as a brand," says Jens Thiemer, Chief Customer Officer at Lidl International. Why is this special? 🛒 Unique recognition: Lidl is the only food retailer to hold this title - an endorsement of our strong performance and continuous development. 📖 Our history, our future: From the first store in Ludwigshafen to more than 12,200 stores in 31 countries - we are always close to our customers. 🤝 Community & values: Performance and a down-to-earth approach are cornerstones of our success – supported by our passionate #teamlidl. As Martin Alles, Senior Vice President Brand at Lidl International, puts it: "This award is the logical consequence of the daily commitment of each and every one of us. We think big without taking off.” We are proud of the people who make this success story possible – that’s why we are sharing their stories. What makes Lidl special to you? 👇 #LidlInternational #MarkenDesJahrhunderts #teamlidl

🚀 Navigating Talent Acquisition in Challenging Times: Key Insights from the QUEB Forum We were excited to participate and co-host this year's Queb | Bundesverband für Employer Branding, Personalmarketing und Recruiting Forum, focused on “Talent Acquisition in Tough Times”. On two inspiring days, we connected with HR professionals, sharing insights on how to navigate these challenging times and attract top talents. 💼 ✨ Some of our key takeaways:  🔹 Building community and belonging: A great chance to connect with fellow professionals, share ideas, and build lasting relationships.  🔹 Innovations in HR: Demonstrating our commitment to Digital Shift, through our approach to new ATS tools and reporting solutions based on local database servers. 🔹 Brand presence: Strengthening our identity as a trusted, innovative employer by sharing our best practices and holding individual discussions on the exhibition stand. We were also honored to have Marius - Talent Acquisition International, give a session on “Recruitment triad at Lidl: Why digitalization is more than just introduction of new software”, where he shared how we implemented SAP SF Recruiting across our international organization. Digital tools are transforming how we attract, engage, and retain talent. Looking forward to continuing the conversation and shaping the future of talent acquisition together! 🙌 #LidlInternational #QUEBForum #TalentAcquisition #teamlidl

For many, the holiday season is filled with traditions, special moments and time well spent together with loved ones. Across different cultures and countries, this season brings people together in unique ways to celebrate this festive season with love and respect for each others’ traditions.     We would love to hear about the variety of traditions and rituals that make this season special to you - whether it's Christmas or other cultural festivities! ✨     What traditions are most important to you and how do you celebrate them? Vote in the poll and share your stories in the comments below. Let's explore and cherish the diversity of festivities together! ❤️💙💛  #LidlInternational #teamlidl

It's wrapped time! Your most loved content of 2024 ❤️💙💛    As we near the end of 2024, it’s time to reflect on what brought us together as a community this year. From celebrating the new headquarters of Lidl France and being recognized as a Top Employer in Europe to honoring our female heroes on International Women’s Day, launching the Lidl Kids Team for UEFA EURO 2024 and building strong partnerships - this year was full of incredible milestones that resonated deeply with our followers. 🤩    "Uniting 31 countries, over 20 languages, and diverse cultures, our international platform brings everyone together. On our global channel, the Lidl International community highlights strong proof points for our commitments to our current and future employees, customers, suppliers, and stakeholders," says Jennifer Maria Cords, Senior Vice President Corporate Affairs at Lidl International.    Together, we shared more than 58,000 reactions. This number reflects the power of our #teamlidl community, united by a shared passion for teamwork, a more sustainable future, and creating meaningful experiences. Thank you for being such an integral part of our journey.     Revisit your favorite posts and moments from 2024 in the assets below! What were your top Lidl moments this year? Let us know in the comments. 👇    #LidlInternational #Wrapped #MostLovedPosts #teamlidl  

“Learning the French way to bring fresh ideas back to Italy!”    Adriana, Product Manager Online Shop at Lidl France, has been with #teamlidl since 2015. Starting her career at Lidl Italia, Adriana managed Non Food categories, including the popular PARKSIDE range. Now, as part of the Lidl International Job Rotation Program, Adriana is experiencing life near Paris and diving into new professional challenges. 🤩    "My goal here is clear: to learn and understand the processes behind the Online Shop project of Lidl France," she says. "Launching an online shop is challenging, and Lidl France has managed it incredibly well. I’m gaining so much from observing their methods, even with the unique hurdles along the way!"    Beyond work, Adriana is fully enjoying French culture. "Being here has been a fantastic experience - I've watched the Olympics, explored the Champagne region, and I’m discovering new sides of Paris every weekend!" 🇫🇷✨     Where would you go to gain fresh perspectives for your work? 👇    #LidlInternational #LidlExpats #LidlFrance #teamlidl 

“Over 500 colleagues came together for a fun and colorful photoshoot!"    A photoshoot isn't just about capturing great pictures - it’s also about creating lasting memories! 📸 ✨ We spoke with our EB team at Lidl Portugal who coordinated an exciting photoshoot week that involved over 500 Lidl colleagues.    "Having a colorful, smiling profile photo online really showcases more of our work environment at Lidl - internally and externally," Caio explains. "That’s why our Employer Branding team at Lidl Portugal came up with this project - to give our colleagues the chance to get colorful and professional profile pictures, reinforcing some aspects of our culture!"    The team initially planned for 600 portraits, and over 500 colleagues participated. "It took 1.5 months to plan, and the photoshoots were spread over 7 days across different locations," Caio adds.    To make everyone feel at ease, the team created a comfortable and private environment and encouraged colleagues to wear the signature colors of Lidl. ❤️💙💛  "We’re excited about the final results! We had music, treats, and plenty of fun - what started as a photoshoot turned into a fantastic team-building event! And that was only possible due to our togetherness and friendly work environment.” 🤩   What are your suggestions for a creative team-building activity? 👇    #LidlInternational #DropOfTheWeek #teamlidl 

Celebrating 25 years of Lidl Greece with Nana    As Lidl Greece celebrates its 25th anniversary, we caught up with Nana, HR Services Supervisor at Lidl Hellas, who has been part of Lidl Greece since the beginning in 1999. 🤩     Nana began her #teamlidl journey as a Regional Management Secretary in Gefyra (now Sindos) and has since taken on a role in Employee Data Administration within the Support Services department. “It’s been a dynamic journey, and I’m still enjoying it,” she says.    For Nana, Lidl Hellas is diverse, unique, and colorful. “The diversity within our team is truly special. For 25 years, it’s never been the same - the environment keeps evolving, and that’s what I love about working at Lidl Greece!”    Thank you, Nana, for your passionate work and dedication! ❤️💙💛    What do you envision for the next 25 years of Lidl Greece? Let us know!👇    #LidlInternational #LidlHellas #Anniversary #teamlidl 

For the second year running, we are the Official Fresh Food Partner of the Women‘s European Handball Federation‘s #EHFEURO2024 🤾♀️    This partnership allows us to renew our long-term commitment to empower our customers to make conscious, healthy and more sustainable purchasing decisions based on a growing range of plant-based protein sources, among other things.   “3 host countries, including Austria, 24 participating countries, including 17 Lidl countries, 384 great players: The Women's EHF EURO 2024 is the biggest European Women's Handball Championship ever. This great tournament unites us in the heart of Europe. We are looking forward to celebrating four weeks of women's handball and European unity - here in Austria and across Europe,” says Natalie Flatz, Senior Vice President HR at Lidl Österreich.   “Lidl is a proud partner of both the women's and men's EHF EUROs. With this commitment we underline our position as a holistic partner of handball. As the Official Fresh Food Partner, we will contribute to making sport and an active lifestyle in connection with conscious nutrition a living experience,” explains Jennifer Maria Cords, Senior Vice President Corporate Affairs at Lidl International. Learn more 👇    #LidlInternational #OnYourTeam #CatchTheSpirit #EHFEURO2024 #teamlidl

"My advice for job rotation? Stay open and embrace every challenge!" Robin, IT Business Consultant at Lidl Österreich, joined #teamlidl in 2020 and has been focusing on digitalization and business system optimization ever since. Starting his journey at Lidl Sverige KB, Robin works inbetween IT and business departments to ensure seamless collaboration. Since March, he’s taken on a new challenge in Salzburg, Austria, as part of the Lidl International Job Rotation Program. 🤩 "I've been always interested in working in German-speaking countries, so Austria felt like the perfect fit—especially as I was already learning German. Salzburg, with its international vibe, gave me the chance to live abroad while continuing to grow within Lidl." ❤️💙💛 Adapting to a new language was initially challenging in a role that required constant communication. But Robin embraced the challenge: "I kept an open mind and stayed social, which helped me integrate quickly. I never imagined giving presentations in German, but by making mistakes and learning from them, I’ve grown confident and comfortable with it!" 💪 How do you overcome language barriers in a professional setting? Share your tips with us! 👇 #LidlInternational #LidlExpats #LidlÖsterreich #teamlidl 

Lidl has been inducted into the prestigious Laureus Sport for Good Index! 🎉 The Index recognizes Lidl for its efforts to promote healthy living through conscious nutrition and physical activity during the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championship of Union Cycliste Internationale held in Glasgow and across Scotland (Great Britain). It also acknowledges the current engagement of Lidl Ireland for the Ladies Gaelic Football Association.  We are dedicated to making a positive impact on our customers - and this achievement underscores our efforts to support all Lidl Families to live healthier, more active lifestyles, in a sustainable way.  “The inclusion of Lidl in the Laureus Sport for Good Index proves that through our brand presence and our commitment to the world of sports, we promote the crucial societal development towards conscious nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. The global Laureus movement has been supporting special projects at the intersection of sports and children and youth for over 25 years. With the Lidl player mascots at the UEFA EURO 2024, we were able to make a special impact here. As a former Global Trustee of the international Laureus Sports for Good Foundation, I particularly appreciate the honor of this award,” says Jens Thiemer, Chief Customer Officer at Lidl International. Dr. Jennifer Maria Cords, Senior Vice President Corporate Affairs at Lidl International adds: "We take our responsibility as one of the largest food retailers seriously. It is therefore our priority to educate all our stakeholders about conscious nutrition and to inspire them to lead an active lifestyle, characterized by sport and healthy food. In this way, we exert a valuable social influence through the platform of our sport sponsorships. The fact that the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation recognizes this reinforces the value of the path we have taken." Thanks to everyone in #teamlidl who continue to promote conscious nutrition in everything we do - from keeping our prices low and making simple, healthy, fresh food easily available, to inspiring getting active as a key part of a healthy lifestyle. 🍎 🤸    #LidlInternational #OnYourTeam #LaureusSportForGoodIndex #teamlidl