Press Release: Singapore, January 24, 2024
Eight countries across the region have been certified as TopEmployer
DHL Global Forwarding, the freight specialist of DHL Group, hasbeen certified as Top Employer in Asia Pacific for the fifth yearin a row. Eight countries in Asia Pacific, Bangladesh, India,Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam,have been certified Top Employer this year. Pakistan joins thisprestigious list for the first time, marking a significantmilestone for the team.
“This accolade affirms our commitment at DHL Global Forwarding AsiaPacific to nurturing a culture that empowers our employees tothrive. Achieving Top Employer for the fifth time in a row is nocoincidence. This reflects the consistent, dedicated efforts of ourtalented and passionate employees coming together to create aworkplace they enjoy being a part of. I am immensely proud of theteam and look forward to strengthening our community in the comingyear,” said Niki Frank, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding AsiaPacific.
The Top Employers Institute recognizes excellence in peoplepractices, allowing organizations to assess and continuouslyimprove their workplace environment. Participating companies arevalidated through a Human Resources Best Practices Survey,constituting six key aspects: Steer, Shape, Develop, Engage,Attract, and Unite.
At DHL Global Forwarding Asia Pacific, these key aspects arerepresented through the numerous HR initiatives introduced tocultivate a caring and enabling work environment for employees. Forinstance, workplace practices and policies are designed andconstantly updated to create a more progressive and adaptable workenvironment. As one of the first organizations to fully embraceflexible work arrangements during the pandemic, DHL GlobalForwarding Asia Pacific continues to prioritize these policies, inresponse to the clear preferences of its employees.
“Our people-first approach has always been the core of our HRinitiatives at DHL Global Forwarding Asia Pacific. In 2023, wefocused on upskilling programs and community service opportunitiesfor our employees and successfully implemented flexible workarrangements across Asia. The Top Employer award is a testamentthat our HR initiatives are successful,” added Celine Quek, SeniorVice President and Head of Human Resources, DHL Global ForwardingAsia Pacific. “A huge thank you to our employees for theircontinuous support in our HR initiatives and activities. We willstrive to continually improve our people practices and create theideal workplace for all employees at DHL Global Forwarding in AsiaPacific.”
DHL Global Forwarding received the Top Employer certification in 48countries worldwide this year. The organization has been recognizedas Top Employer Global 2024, Top Employer Asia Pacific 2024, TopEmployer America 2024, Top Employer Africa 2024, Top EmployerEurope 2024, and Top