DHL reviews

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(3,343 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 3,343 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
Sep 1, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good structured program. Best for freshers in the industry

Cons

Contract is Limited to 18 months

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DHL Response
9mo
Dear colleague, Thank you for your 4-star rating and for providing us with your feedback. We are glad to read that you found the trainee program well-structured and a great fit for those starting out in the industry — that’s exactly what we aim for. We understand that the 18-month contract can feel a bit limiting, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We are very interested in keeping employees and offering them prospects in our company. Wishing you continued success on your journey, and thanks again for being part of the team! Best regards, Your Deutsche Post and DHL Team
5.0
Aug 20, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits and promotes internally

Cons

Slow approval process for corporate approvals

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DHL Response
10mo
Hello, Wow, thank you so much for this fantastic review! We’re thrilled to read that you had such a positive experience as a Facilities Manager in London. It makes us proud to know that our benefits and internal growth opportunities stood out to you. That’s exactly what we aim for. Of course, we also hear your point about the slow approval process and appreciate the constructive feedback. It helps us improve. What a shame you’re no longer with us! We truly wish you all the best in your next chapter and hope our paths cross again in the future. Your DHL Team
5.0
Aug 20, 2025

quite good and supportive

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly and supportive atmosphere. – Good opportunities to learn new things.

Cons

Sometimes the workload is high. – Internal processes are not always clear.

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DHL Response
10mo
Dear colleague, Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! We’re really happy to read that your internship in New York has been a positive experience so far. It’s great to read that you feel supported and that there are good opportunities to learn and grow. That’s exactly what we hope to offer our interns. We also appreciate your honest feedback about the workload and internal processes. You’re right that there’s always room for improvement, and we’ll look into how we can make things clearer and more efficient. Thank you again for sharing your experience. We hope the rest of your internship continues to be just as rewarding! All the best to New York Your DHL Team
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