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
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
5mo
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
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
5mo
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
5mo
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
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