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Diverse employees at Lids have rated Environment, Team, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Lids have rated Environment, Happiness, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
Lids employees are -48% more likely to recommend Lids as a great place to work
| 20% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 12% | Passives |
| 68% | Detractors |
Working at Lids is rated below average by 198 employees, across various culture dimensions. Lids employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Work Culture and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting Lids’s culture in the Bottom 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 5% compared to other companies in Indianapolis, IN. See below in detail how working at Lids was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Lids is rated F
Last updated months ago
Lids ranks in the Bottom 5% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 143 Lids employee reviews, 53% were positive. The remaining 47% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Lids improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 53% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 47% |
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Its about the customer mainky
What are some of the best things about your team?Most care about the customer
What did you like most about the interview process?The questions and the positive energy from the managers
What would you improve about your company's interview process?Actualky recruit qualifed people for role
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Training and district managers need to be less childish
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Sick of this BS manager
| Headquarter | 7555 Woodland Drive Indianapolis, IN United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.lids.com |
| Founding Date | 1995 |
| Tel | (317) 829-5369 |
| Company Status | Private |
Lids competitors include DICK'S Sporting Goods. Lids ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Lids compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

198 employees at Lids have reviewed Lids across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 198 Lids employees give their leadership a grade of F, or Bottom 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Lids are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Lids, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Lids are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 198 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an F. Less than half believe the meetings at Lids are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Lids believe the environment at Lids is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Lids is moderate. About 73% of the employees at Lids work 8 hours or less, while 7% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Lids are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Lids is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Lids employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At Lids 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Lids' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Lids employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Ken’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Ken in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Indianapolis, IN. Ken Kocher’s employees rank Lids in the Bottom 10% for Environment, in the Bottom 10% for Outlook, and in the Bottom 5% for Compensation. Kocher is generally unpopular with Lids employees, but ranks especially low with African American/Black employees, and by Male employees and employees with Entry Level experience. However, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Lids’s competitors, Ken Kocher ranks below DICK'S Sporting Goods CEO Edward Stack.
The Lids Executive Team is rated a “F” and led by CEO Ken Kocher, Vice President Ecommerce David Seifert, and Chief Financial Officer Kevin Thimjon
Ken Kocher CEO / President
Ken Kocher serves as the CEO / President of Lids.
David Seifert Vice President Ecommerce
David Seifert serves as the Vice President Ecommerce of LIDS Sports Group. David started at LIDS Sports Group in July of... read more
Kevin Thimjon Chief Financial Officer
Kevin Thimjon serves as the Chief Financial Officer of LIDS Sports Group. Kevin started at LIDS Sports Group in February... read more
How much do people at Lids get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Lids is $133,356, or $64 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $130,601, or $62 per hour.
At Lids, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $228,579 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,089 annually. Average Lids salaries by department include: Sales at $163,761, Legal at $156,123, Design at $122,860, and IT at $58,091. Half of Lids salaries are above $130,601.
72 employees at Lids rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 215 ratings) while 70 employees at Lids rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 71 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $73k | $73k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $102k | $102k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $126k | $126k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $187k | $187k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $243k | $243k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $272k | $272k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $303k | $303k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Lids score the company 37/100 across various culture categories, placing Lids in the Bottom 5% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Lids across various culture dimensions.
Lids' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Lids' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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What is Lids address?
Lids location is at 7555 Woodland Drive
Who is the CEO of Lids?
Lids CEO is Ken Kocher, their score by employees is 45
What is Lids eNPS?
The eNPS for Lids is -48
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