DHL reviews

3.8

73% would recommend to a friend

(3,340 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 3,340 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
Jul 16, 2025

Pros and cons

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, great co workers

Cons

Very early starts… but that’s aviation for you

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DHL Response
10mo
Dear colleague, Thank you very much for your positive review and feedback. It's great to know that you enjoy the good pay and have great coworkers. Our aim is to provide rewarding work experience for all our team members. We understand that early starts can be challenging. Your feedback is valuable as we are always looking for ways to optimize work schedules and recognize the importance of work-life balance. If you have any further insights or suggestions on how we can enhance the work experience, please feel free to share them with your manager or supervisor. Thank you for being a part of our team. Warm regards, Your DHL Team
5.0
Jul 13, 2025

Great work culture.

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible timing Management is very cooperative An ample amount to learn new things

Cons

No cons If you do your Job well. Not to worry about any thing.

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DHL Response
11mo
Dear colleague, Thank you for sharing your positive review of our company. We're really glad to hear that you enjoy coming to work and feel good about the working environment. At DHL, we believe in keeping things simple: do your job well, and the rest will follow. It’s great to hear that the team spirit, supportive management, and flexible hours are making a positive difference in your day-to-day experience. Thanks for being part of the team. We’re proud of the culture we’ve built together – one where people can feel respected, supported, and able to just get on with their work in a good atmosphere. We look forward to continuing the journey with you! Best regards, Your DHL Team
2.0
Jul 11, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

company level training was strong

Cons

management was very poor, employees were quickly wrongfully promoted to management eventhough they were not well equipped to manage

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DHL Response
11mo
Hello, Thank you for your review and for taking the time to evaluate us. We appreciate your honesty and are glad to read that you found the company-level training to be strong. DHL tries to make its best employees even better than they ever thought they could be. However, it's concerning to learn about your frustrations with management and the company's promotion practices. Your insights are important, and we take them seriously as we strive to improve our leadership development and support. Thank you for your input. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors! Best regards, Your DHL Team
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