For the second consecutive year, DHL Express, the world'sleading international express service provider, has been named thenumber one best workplace worldwide in the annual list published byGreat Place to Work™ (GPTW) in collaboration with FortuneMagazine.
“The recognition by Great Place to Work™ acknowledges ourcontinuous efforts and dedication to creating an inclusive,positive and fair workplace. For a company of 120,000 colleaguesoperating in different settings across 220 countries, this is aremarkable achievement,” said John Pearson, CEO DHL Express. “Sincethe onset of the pandemic and various geopolitical challenges, eachperson involved in the supply chain, from couriers to hub workers,and supervisors to co-ordinators, played a critical role in helpingthe world navigate the emerging logistical challenges. We are apeople-first company and motivated employees remain key to theexcellence of our global operations. While we are truly delightedabout the achievement, we will continue to strive for improvementand invest in further nurturing the best possible workingenvironment for our teams.”
Valuing the work of its employees is key in DHL Express and thecompany invests annually in a number of employee initiatives: The‘DHL's Got Heart’ initiative enables and encourages colleagues tosupport charitable causes they are passionate about. The ‘DHL4All’framework which is centered on creating a culture of belonging foremployees regardless of their nationality, ethnicity, ability,gender or sexual orientation is a strong driver of fair andinclusive practices. And the ‘Certified International Specialist’(CIS) program includes inspiring training and engagement contentdelivered by senior leaders – employees are empowered with theknowledge they need to deliver outstanding customer service everyday.
“Our people are our top priority and we are proud to contributeto the motivation of our colleagues and to create an environmentwhere everyone can bring their authentic self, feel valued andbelong,” said Fadzlun Sapandi, Executive Vice President HR, DHLExpress. “Being named the World’s Best Workplace™ for the secondyear in a row is a fantastic achievement by our employees and ourmanagement at all levels at DHL Express. I could not be prouder ofour teams and their contribution.”
“Topping the world’s Best Workplace™ ranking for the second yearin a row is an impressive success for DHL Express and makes us allproud,” said Thomas Ogilvie, Chief Human Resources Officer atDeutsche Post DHL Group. “The award confirms our sustained effortsto create an attractive working environment for our employeesthroughout the Group, where outstanding performance goes hand inhand with appreciation and respect. This is also confirmed by GreatPlace to Work™, recognizing DHL business units across multiplecountries and regions,” he added.
Since joining the World’s Best list for the first time in 2017,DHL Express more than quadrupled the number of surveyed employees,and the number of participating countries, positively impacting themost people around the globe of all multinational corporationsGreat Place to Work™ considered in 2022. It is the only companyculture award in the world that selects winners based on how fairlyemployees are treated. Companies are assessed on their ability tocreate a great employee experience that cuts across race, gender,age, disability status, or any aspect of employee identity or jobrole.
“For companies with a global workforce, achieving a consistentexperience for every employee is exponentially more difficult – andimpressive,” said Michael Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work™.“Despite the many challenges facing global businesses in 2022, DHLExpress has demonstrated being a powerhouse great workplace acrossthe globe! Such exemplary achievements are backed up by anexceptional culture with a welcoming and caring environment fromday 1, making safety and physical well-being top priorities andhaving fairness at the core of all employees’ experience across theglobe.”