DHL Express has defended its number one position on the BestWorkplaces in Asia™ list, published annually by the Great Place toWork® Institute. It acknowledges the international express serviceprovider’s strong company culture of fairness and camaraderie,underpinned by its values of “Respect and Results”.
“This achievement is a remarkable and important recognition ofeveryone’s steadfast effort to build a cohesive and inclusive team,even through tough times. Our “As One” spirit is stronger thanever, and I am privileged to work alongside such a passionate teamthat always gives their all every day. Obtaining four consecutivewins is not easy, but we will not rest on our laurels. With apeople strategy, our employees are key assets. We will continue toinvest in our people, and create a great workplace not just for afew, but for all,” said Ken Lee, CEO, DHL Express Asia Pacific.
“It is truly an honor to be named the best workplace in Asia onceagain. We would like to take the opportunity to celebrate ourpeople, as we couldn’t have done it without the support from them.Our employees make a conscious effort every day to be inclusive andmotivated. Employees today are showing a preference for companiesthat demonstrate commitment to creating a positive workplaceculture. It is therefore important for companies to promoteinclusion and equal opportunities to retain and attract talents,”said Mateen Thiruselvaam, Senior Vice President, Human Resources,DHL Express Asia Pacific.
An engaged and inclusive workforce
To ensure employees remain motivated, DHL Express provides e and development opportunities to keep employeesatisfaction high. Its “Shift Up a Gear” program, aims to providefemale employees with guidance, networking and career developmentopportunities. Through the program, female workers can connect withsenior internal and external leaders to gain different perspectiveson career paths or be mentored.
DHL Express also regularly organizes the Certified InternationalSpecialist and Certified International Manager training programs,where employees learn about company products and services and whatis necessary to deliver excellent service. By the end of 2021,employees across the region underwent over 370,000 CIS and CIMmodules.
Employees united by a single platform and purpose
As a global organization with 120,000 employees across more than220 countries and territories, DHL Express is focused on enhancingemployee engagement. Its social intranet, Smart Connect, is amobile and online platform where employees gain access to variousservices and content, such as company and HR resources, news,campaigns and engagement programs. Employees also bond through theplatform's social walls, where they can post updates and leavecomments.
Additionally, employees are guided and united by a common purpose,"Connecting people, improving lives", which creates long-term valueand gives people a sense of belonging. Employees are givenopportunities to volunteer for initiatives they care about, such asclimate protection. For example, over 100,000 employees worldwideare participating in a series of marathons to raise funds forConservation International and plant 100,000 trees.
Since 2014, DHL Express Asia Pacific has received 325 awards forits workplace and corporate culture, and in 2021 alone, the companyreceived a total of 37 awards.