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OUR VALUES
Our culture and everyday life at DHL are defined and powered by two key things: our people and the values we share.
These values have a crucial role to play in the continued success of our business.
What’s more, they help make DHL an empowering and rewarding place to
build your career and realize your potential, develop new skills, and make an impact.
This is your future, delivered.

Read on to find out more.

We deliver the difference


Purpose and innovation are at the heart of our business.
We are fully aware that it’s our job to help you make a difference in somebody’s life.
Not just the lives of our customers and colleagues, but to communities around the world too.
We’re delivering that difference by changing the way we work through harnessing the latest technology,
embracing digitalization, and focusing on sustainability.
At DHL, driving market success also means driving positive change.
This is something we are all very proud of.
And if you join us, you will be too. 

Digitalization and Robotics
From Blockchain to Big Data and Advanced Robotics to the Internet of Things, we're constantly exploring the potential of all kinds of groundbreaking new technologies. All in a bid to boost our operational efficiencies and transform the DHL experience – for customers and colleagues.

Start-up Lab
Our Start-up Lab lets employees contribute their suggestions for new business ideas. One successful example is the TRAiLAR project for equipping our trucks and trailers with solar mats that generate power for vehicle electrical systems, reducing their fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions.

Innovation Centers
Our Innovation Centers in Singapore and Bonn inspire customers and colleagues alike. Showcasing the visions, trends and technologies that will define the logistics industry of tomorrow, they are full of ground-breaking ideas that will help us – and our customers – rise to every future challenge.

We Care


And that means everyone – in every team, at every level.
So, what does it mean to care?
We believe it means creating a friendly work environment, where an inclusive workforce
with different skills, experiences, and viewpoints come together as one, work-oriented global team.
Caring also means taking corporate social responsibility seriously and being committed to diversity, equity, and belonging. 
We share the same mindset, we celebrate the unique contribution everyone brings, and we respect one another.
Image of a diverse group of people with Deutsche Post running gear, smiling and embracing front of the Zero Hunger Run gate.

Health & Wellbeing
At DHL Group, we deeply care about our people and their Health & Wellbeing. We are committed to helping our employees thrive personally and professionally by fostering a healthy, safe, and balanced work environment.
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Our DEIB Commitment
Our people are at the heart of everything we do at DHL Group, and that's why Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) is our driving force. By actively promoting DEIB, we develop the best workforce, drive innovation and enable our people so that everyone can make a difference with their contribution.
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DHL's Got Heart
Nothing brings people together like a common cause – and DHL’s Got Heart is a perfect example. Shining a light on a wide variety of amazing initiatives around the world, the program is a celebration of the volunteers within DHL who give up their time to help those less fortunate in their local communities.

GoTeach
Working with two established partners – Teach for All and SOS Children's Villages – GoTeach helps us to give back to the communities we serve in a lasting and meaningful way. Helping children and young people from all socio-economic backgrounds to develop their potential, we offer them the chance to learn skills and access new opportunities for their career development

GoHelp
Our GoHelp program taps into the core logistics expertise of our people to provide the United Nations with disaster management support. We now have dedicated Disaster Response Teams (DRTs) based in Panama, Dubai, and Singapore, ready to be deployed wherever they're needed throughout the Americas and the Asia-Pacific region.

GoGreen
GoGreen is our group-wide environmental protection program. It focuses on energy efficiency, climate change and the reduction of air pollution. By 2050, our goal is to reduce all of our logistics-related emissions to net zero.

Appreciation week
This is our chance to show how grateful we are for the dedication and commitment of our colleagues. Events range from parties, games, and competitions to sports activities and even Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives – all designed to recognize and reward the hard work we put in.

Employee of the year awards 
Amongst our many recognition programs, the Employee of the Year Awards stands out. It's our opportunity to celebrate the best of the best; to honor colleagues who have gone above and beyond for the company, Connecting People and Improving Lives for our customers in ways they had never imagined.

Regional cups 
A true celebration of the company's spirit, our Regional Cups are now a legendary part of life at DHL. Bringing together football and cheerleading around the world, they give our people the chance to show off their skills, as well as meet and socialize with colleagues from their region.

We Grow Together


We never forget it’s our people who make us who we are.
That’s why career development, where everyone can shine, matters to us.
We provide a secure employment environment – giving our colleagues the time, freedom and a culture that encourages colleagues to think long-term by offering growth opportunities, professional training, and development programs in different areas of the business.
We want you to build a rewarding, lifelong career with us.

DHL4HER
From couriers to senior leaders, the contribution women make to our business is incredible. DHL4HER is helping to inspire teams around the world to create diverse workplaces that offer equal opportunities for all employees, as well as sharing the array of initiatives launching worldwide.

Certified training
Through our Group-wide Certified initiative, employees are trained and certified as specialists in their respective divisions. This training brings everyone together and gives us a clear understanding of our strategy, business and corporate culture, and the importance of each employee’s contribution.
Learn & Grow at DHL

Learn & Grow
DHL Group embraces life-long learning!   Alongside our Group-wide “Certified”, we also advocate “Learn and Grow” through which access to best-in-class learning technology, content and development programs are offered.
Our culture of learning and growth is deeply embedded in our Strategy and making us a Great Place to Work.  

Succession planning
Some 83% of all management opportunities at DHL are filled by internal candidates. Why? Because we want everyone who joins DHL to stay with us, grow with us, and enjoy a successful career here. So, wherever possible, we promote from within.