HR with heart

Of the 42 national best workplaces lists, with an additional 17 countries achieving certification status; DHL Express took the top spot on the list of Best Workplaces in Asia, for the second consecutive year. Every year, Great Place to Work, an analytics and consulting firm, assesses the work experience of employees through their certification program. In 2020, more than 10,000 organisations participated in the survey process, representing the voices of 10.2 million employees in 92 countries. DHL Express, the express service provider, has been recognized as the second best place to work of all examined companies around the world. In its 2020 employer ranking Great Place to Work and FORTUNE recognized the extensive investments and implementations of various initiatives by their HR to create a positive, motivating and appreciative working atmosphere in more than 220 countries and territories.

John Pearson, CEO, DHL Express said, "The pandemic has tested frontline companies like DHL Express like never before and we're proud that our employees have risen to the challenge. Despite the pandemic still affecting our lives, and the safety of our employees remaining a top priority, they insist on being part of the solution to support communities and bolster global trade… People are at the heart of our company. That was true for the time before COVID-19, it is true now, and will be true in the future."

DHL Express annually invests a double-digit million Euro amount in its employees around the world. They run various HR initiatives to continuously improve working conditions and motivate its teams such as; 'DHL4her', DHL's Got Heart, and the Certified International Specialist (CIS) learning programme. 

Michael Bush, CEO, Great Place to Work said, "These logistical first responders are fuelled by a high-trust "for all" culture. These are passion-fuelled people led by purpose-driven leaders who serve their people so they can serve their customers. Simply put, DHL's got heart and the world is better because of it.”