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 Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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3K reviews
4.0
Apr 6, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

International environment, supportive team, good benefit.

Cons

Cultural gaps exist, occasional workload overload.

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DHL Response
2mo
Dear colleague, Thank you for your high ratings and for sharing your experience with us! It’s great to see that the supportive team dynamic, international exposure, and benefits stand out positively for you. We also acknowledge your comments regarding cultural gaps and occasional workload pressures. Global collaboration isn’t always seamless, and we know busy periods can be challenging. Your suggestion about managing stress through prioritization and open communication with managers is exactly the kind of input that helps us improve day-to-day experiences. If you are open to it, you are welcome to bring all your comments directly to your senior management on-site, along with any other improvement suggestions or advice. Thanks for recommending DHL and for continuing to contribute to our culture. Wishing you continued success, Your DHL Team
3.0
Mar 30, 2026

standard

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Very good MHE training opportunities

Cons

No visibility of management on warehouse floor

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DHL Response
3mo
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to evaluate your time in our company. It’s great that you found the MHE training opportunities valuable. Development and skill‑building are important to us, so it’s encouraging to know that this aspect of your role made a positive difference. We also appreciate your honesty about the lack of management visibility on the warehouse floor. That’s important feedback, and it’s something we continue to work on, as being present and approachable day‑to‑day makes a real difference for our teams. We wish you all the best for your future professional career and personal life. Warm regards, Your DHL Team
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
3mo
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
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