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 Transport de biens et de personnes industry (3.5 stars).

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3K reviews
4.0
Oct 20, 2025

Great company

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

good benefits, pay, work life balance

Cons

None I’ve experienced so far

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DHL Response
8mo
Dear colleague, Thanks a lot for your compliments. It is very satisfying and cheerful to receive your review. We are very impressed by your fantastic review and pleased that you perceive us as a great company to work for. We are glad to read that you appreciate the benefits, the pay and the work-life balance. We take great pride in providing our employees with a supportive and enjoyable workplace culture. It's important to us that our employees feel valued and appreciated, and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. Thank you for your ongoing efforts and dedication to us. Best wishes, Your DHL Team
2.0
Oct 18, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay for daily driver

Cons

Will fire you if you touch your phone while driving they have 0 tolerance would not advise working for this company

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DHL Response
8mo
Hello, Thank you very much for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We are glad you appreciated the pay. We are always committed to offering our employees competitive remuneration. Regarding your concern about our zero-tolerance policy on phone use while driving, safety is our top priority, and this policy is in place to protect both our drivers and the communities we serve. We understand this can feel strict, but it’s aligned with our commitment to road safety and compliance. Thank you for your time with us. We wish you all the best in your future roles. Kind regards, Your DHL Team
5.0
Oct 14, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Employee Focus Great Development Opportunities

Cons

Instability of Contracts Large contracts are agency based

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DHL Response
8mo
Hello, Wow, 5 stars! Thank you for the compliment! We are very impressed by this and pleased that you perceived us as a great company to work for. DHL is a people-centric company, both regarding its customers and its employees. We take great pride in this, especially because of how many lives we touch daily. We also appreciate your feedback about contract stability and agency-based arrangements. That’s an important point, and we will forward this to the appropriate team. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your excellent cooperation and wish you all the best for your future. Kind regards, Your DHL Team
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