DHL reviews

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(3,342 total reviews)
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Dr. Tobias Meyer

83% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

DHL has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 3,342 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The DHL employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Transport & Logistik industry (3.5 stars).

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3K reviews
4.0
Aug 2, 2024

Good company

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Field of work, salary, flexible working hours.

Cons

Pressure to work on-site, lack of transparency considering career opportunities.

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DHL Response
1y
Dear colleague, Thank you for your 4-star rating and recommendation. We are pleased that you perceive us positively on so many points. We are rolling out our internal Career Marketplace platform to all employees in the company to make the career opportunities more visible for all, this goes along a great rate of posting of job opportunities that are open to internal applications. There are also ongoing efforts to democratize resources such as coaching, language learning and developmental activities such as stretch assignments to ensure our people have the best growth opportunities. We hope you can soon benefit from these initiatives. There are always topics on which we can improve. Therefore, we would be very happy to get to know your ideas and suggestions. Please contact your local HR department in a confidential conversation. Your feedback helps us to continuously improve. Thank you again for your hard work in the IT Security team, we wish you continued good experiences and success! A warm greeting to you! Your DHL Team
1.0
Jul 31, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits in terms of money

Cons

Overworking, stress, no respect, no time for yourself

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DHL Response
1y
Dear colleague, We appreciate your review and feedback about your Delivery Driver job. At DHL we are committed to being the Employer of Choice and we take these comments very seriously. We understand that the job can be challenging and requires hard work and responsibility. However, we make every effort to maintain a healthy work-life balance and ensure that employees are not overworked. We encourage our team members to discuss any concerns about workload with their manager, or supervisor or utilize the available resources to manage their time effectively. On the other hand, it makes us proud to be recognized on the Diversity and Comp & Benefits with 5 stars! This shows we are on a good track, and we will continue to reinforce our support to frontline workers. Kind regards, Your DHL Team
5.0
Jul 21, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility. International. Consolidated business. Great offices

Cons

No growth, bureocratical. Depends on area… you are lucky or not to have a nice environment

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DHL Response
1y
Dear colleague, Great to hear from you! It is very satisfying and cheerful to receive your review. We appreciate the positive aspects of your experience with us, including flexibility, international opportunities, a consolidated business, and great offices. Thank you for mentioning this. However, we apologize if you have felt a lack of growth opportunities within the company. Our business success depends above all on the commitment and know-how of our employees. We therefore also want to offer our employees the opportunity to develop within the company. We very much regret that you have not been given the opportunity to do this with us. We would be pleased to receive more detailed feedback. Feel free to contact your HR department and share your experiences with them. We also understand that the working environment can vary depending on the specific area or team. While we strive to create a positive and supportive environment across the organization, we acknowledge that individual experiences may differ. We encourage open communication and collaboration to address any concerns and create a better working environment for all. Thank you very much for being a part of our DHL family and for your efforts to make our company the world leader in logistics. Our best wishes, Your Deutsche Post and DHL Team
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