DHL reviews

3.8

73% would recommend to a friend

(3,338 total reviews)
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Dr. Tobias Meyer

83% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

DHL has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 3,338 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
Mar 27, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive pay and great benefits

Cons

Not much room for growth in corporate roles. Management doesn't take accountability for their errors but expect you to.

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DHL Response
2mo
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to evaluate your experience with our company. It’s encouraging to read that competitive pay and benefits were positive aspects for you. We are sorry to learn that you felt limited in your opportunities for growth within corporate roles. Supporting individual growth is important to us, and our business success depends above all on the commitment and know how of our employees. For this reason, we offer a range of training opportunities tailored to different roles, along with talent programs for high performing colleagues who want to prepare for the next step in their careers. Your comment regarding management accountability is especially important. We take this seriously, and we will share your feedback with the relevant teams as we strive to strengthen our leadership development and cultivate a culture that values feedback and responsibility. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Your DHL Team
4.0
Mar 26, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

nice culture, nice people, office ok

Cons

no real career progression, monotone

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DHL Response
2mo
Hello, We are very thankful for your 4-star rating! We are glad that you enjoyed the culture, the people, and the overall working atmosphere during your time in Kuala Lumpur. It’s always encouraging to know that our team and environment had a positive impact on your experience. We also appreciate your feedback regarding career progression and the work sometimes feeling a bit monotone. Insights like yours are important to us, and we understand how important it is to feel challenged and to see clear development opportunities. Please rest assured that we are actively working on creating more structured growth paths and improving job variety where possible. Thank you for your contributions. Our best wishes to Kuala Lumpur, Your DHL Team
4.0
Mar 24, 2026

Good enough

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Small section, nice people, office just ok

Cons

Very repetitive work, no real career progression

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DHL Response
2mo
Hello, Thanks for taking the time to evaluate us. We’re glad to read that you appreciated the small team environment and the supportive colleagues during your time in Bonn. We understand your concerns about the repetitive nature of some tasks. While certain responsibilities in our operations can be routine, we strive to create a work environment that feels engaging and balanced. We’re sorry to hear that this wasn’t always the case for you. We also appreciate your comments regarding career progression. Supporting individual growth is important to us, and we’re sorry that you didn’t find the opportunities you were looking for. We offer various development and training programs to help colleagues grow and prepare for future roles. We wish you all the best for your future. Your Deutsche Post and DHL Team
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