DHL reviews

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(3,348 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 3,348 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
Feb 5, 2026

Redundancy

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good company to work for, this site atleast

Cons

47 people getting made redundant

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DHL Response
4mo
Hello, Thank you for being a part of our Big Yellow Family for more than 10 years and for all of your efforts! We are pleased that you perceive us as a good company to work for. We’re truly sorry about the redundancy situation. We understand that redundancy is a challenging situation and its impact on individuals and teams. Decisions of this nature are never taken lightly and are made only after a thorough review of operational needs. We wish you every success in your next chapter. Warm regards, Your DHL Team
3.0
Feb 2, 2026

Working in DHL

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefit & incentive, good pay,

Cons

Fast pace, poor work life balance

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DHL Response
4mo
Dear colleague, Thank you for being a part of our Big Yellow Family for over 10 years and for all of your efforts! It is great to read that you are pleased with the pay and benefits provided. The aim is always to offer employees attractive compensation packages within our possibilities. We are sorry to read about your concerns regarding the fast pace and poor work-life balance. We strive to maintain a balance between efficiency and employee well-being. We encourage open communication between team members and management to address workload concerns and ensure a healthy work-life balance. With your support, the good work will continue. Thank you for being part of the big yellow family. Your DHL Team
4.0
Jan 29, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good place to work. Good people

Cons

Long hours. Not good work life balance

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DHL Response
4mo
Hello, We are very thankful for your 4-star rating! We are pleased that you perceive us as a good place to work with good people. A good working atmosphere and colleagues who treat each other fairly contribute to a harmonious working day. However, we also acknowledge your concerns regarding long hours. We understand that this can be demanding and impact work-life balance. We strive to create a work environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance for our employees. We encourage open communication between team members and management to address workload concerns and ensure a healthy work-life balance. We wish you the very best for your future. Kind regards, Your DHL Team
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