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
3.0
Jan 28, 2026

Tense working culture

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good platform for learning. Multiple job/learning opportunities.

Cons

Tense culture, where people finger point and not wanting to put in actual work. But when a project goes well, all birds flock to get the credit.

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DHL Response
4mo
Dear colleague, Thank you for sharing your feedback and for being with us for more than three years. We’re glad that you value the learning opportunities. We work continuously to offer our employees development opportunities. In our opinion, this is important. At the same time, we’re sorry to read about your concerns regarding the tense culture and the finger pointing you’ve experienced. A collaborative and supportive environment is very important to us. We would like to evaluate your experiences more closely with you to avoid similar negative experiences in the future. Please feel free to reach out to your local HR team to share your insights. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Your feedback is important, and we appreciate your continued commitment to the team. Best wishes to Singapore. Your DHL Team
5.0
Jan 28, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Fast-paced environment that helps you grow, learn new technologies, and work on real-world projects.

Cons

Workload can get heavy during peak seasons and deadlines can be tight.

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DHL Response
4mo
Dear colleague, Thank you for your wonderful 5 star review! We are delighted that you have such a great time with our big yellow family in Winnipeg. We’re very glad that you enjoy the fast paced environment and that it has helped you grow, learn new technologies, and work on real world projects. When working at a fast pace, you are often open to exciting opportunities and the chance to excel quickly. We also appreciate your honesty about the heavier workload during peak seasons and the pressure of tight deadlines. We appreciate your dedication and hard work in helping us deliver outstanding service to our customers. Thank you as well for your advice on improving communication between teams. Strong collaboration makes a big difference in the development process, and your suggestion is very valuable. Thank you again for your feedback and your ongoing contribution to the team. Warm regards, Your DHL Team
4.0
Jan 28, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good Working environment, great teamwork and communication

Cons

Extra workload if containers are not closed correctly

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DHL Response
4mo
Dear colleague, Thank you for leaving your review here on Glassdoor. We’re pleased to hear that you appreciate the working environment in Reading, as well as the strong teamwork and communication within your team. A good working atmosphere and colleagues who treat each other fairly contribute to a harmonious working day. As a company, we would like to promote this in the best possible way. Thank you as well for mentioning the extra workload that arises when containers are not closed correctly. Feedback like yours helps us identify where processes can be improved to make daily operations run more smoothly. We encourage you to speak with your supervisor or manager about these, so potential improvements can be explored. We wish you continued success in your role. Your DHL Team
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