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
3.0
Jun 2, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Perfect environment and people NA NA

Cons

Salary Benefits HR NA NA

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DHL Response
1y
Dear colleague, We are happy to receive your positive message about being part of the big yellow machine. We encourage you to stay with us for many more years and to help foster a great working atmosphere within your team. Keep up the good work and enjoy your day! Kind regards, Your DHL Team.
4.0
Jun 2, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good working hours No micro management

Cons

Low pay Pantry not good

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DHL Response
1y
Dear colleague, Thanks for sharing your thoughts here on Glassdoor! It is great to know you are enjoying the good working hours and there is no micromanagement at your location —those are definitely important for a positive work environment. We also appreciate your honesty about the pay. Please be aware that our compensation is offered based on market and industry-specific ranges. Moreover, we are always looking for new ways to complement the salaries offered to employees, such as locally defined benefits and rewards based on merit. We regret that you felt underpaid, and we can confirm that we will continue to review our compensation plans to ensure fairness at all levels of our organization. Your feedback is super helpful as we are always looking for ways to improve. Please share your ideas with your manager, supervisor, or HR department. Thanks again for your insights. Keep up the great work! Your DHL Team
1.0
May 29, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Training is sufficient Some career development paths

Cons

Poor management Very stringent policies

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DHL Response
1y
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your experience at DHL. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are invaluable in helping us understand the areas where we can improve. We’re glad to hear that you found the training sufficient and recognized the potential for career development. These aspects are important to us, and we strive to provide our employees with the tools they need to succeed and grow. However, we are genuinely sorry to learn about your concerns regarding management and policies. Your experience matters, and we understand how impactful effective leadership can be on your overall job satisfaction. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment and will take your feedback into consideration as we continue to enhance our management practices. Thank you once again for your feedback, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Warm regards to Nottingham, Your DHL Team
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