Lidl Serbia has received their fourth Employer Partner certificate, which promotes and values excellence in human resource management and places the company among the most prestigious employers in the region. Lidl, as part of the Schwarz Group, is one of the leading food retail chains in Germany and Europe. It operates in 32 countries worldwide, with around 12,200 stores and over 220 logistics centers and warehouses in 31 countries.
This certificate is not just an acknowledgment for Lidl but also an incentive to continue improving the working environment that supports the development, respect, and collective success of our employees. It is extremely important for us that our colleagues feel satisfied, comfortable, and secure in their work activities as well as in their private lives as part of the Lidl team, said Ivana Marković, Director of the Human Resources Department and a member of the management board at Lidl Serbia.
A workplace where employees develop and form one team
At Lidl Serbia, the same rules apply to every employee, which includes support from the first day of work. Through individual development plans, internal training, and rotation programs, the opportunity for personal and professional development is provided to each team member. However, individual growth is not the only priority—Lidl Serbia values and encourages collaboration within teams and between departments, believing that the strength of unity is the key to success. Everyone has access to internal communication channels through which the company provides all relevant information and the opportunity to get to know each other better. Through these channels, as well as through all other processes, Lidl fosters solidarity, humanity, and maintains the Lidl team spirit at a high level.
The company is also known for its competitive working conditions: attractive salaries, every minute of work paid, a five-day work week, and more. It offers a range of benefits, including private health insurance under equal conditions for all employees, work from home for positions where it is possible, and one of Lidl’s newest benefits, the Employee Support Program. This program provides all employees with free consultations in the areas of psychological, financial, and legal assistance.
Every year, hundreds of HR teams apply for the prestigious Employer Partner certificate, transforming more and more HR systems across up to 10 markets, accelerating the adoption of desirable HR practices in the region. In addition to Lidl, holders of this prestigious certificate in Serbia include Addiko Bank, Atlantic, Delhaize, Dijamant, Erste, Mercator-S, Mg Mivela, and OTP Bank.
