Business & Money | Friday 2 March, 2018 7:45 am |

DHL Express Saudi Arabia, the world’s leading logistics company, is celebrating its win of the Top Employer Award 2018 for the fourth year in a row. DHL is the only company to be recognized in all regions and one of only 13 companies worldwide to be recognized as Top Employer Global.

 

“We are proud and delighted at winning this prestigious award over four consecutive years,” said Faysal El Hajjami, Country General Manager, DHL Express Saudi Arabia. “This outstanding achievement recognizes our dedication to the development of our people and our organization. It is a true and real example of our commitment that falls in line with one of our global pillars to being an employer of choice.”

 

DHL Express Saudi Arabia, provides promising career opportunities for males and females and is committed to development of its employees and in support of the National Transformation Programme 2020 and Vision 2030.

 

As part of its contribution to developing the local economy and society, DHL Express is also committed to empowering women in the work place and at its call center in the Eastern Province the company employs 60 female agents who work together in a dedicated facility separate from their male counterparts.  DHL Express currently has a female presence in every function in the company, from operations to sales and HR.

 

“Our people are everything at DHL Express. They form the backbone of our global transport network, they differentiate us from the competition by going the extra mile and most importantly, they deliver the customer experience. It’s therefore extremely gratifying to see our investments in our people recognized by organizations such as the Top Employers Institute,” said Ken Allen, CEO, DHL Express. “We continually look for new ways of engaging and motivating our people, both professionally and personally. For example, our ‘DHL’s Got Heart’ competition to reward those employees who devote their time to charitable causes has allowed us this year to recognize those who display tremendous personal commitment both at work and within the communities in which we operate.”

 

 Also commenting, Regine Buettner, Executive Vice President, Global and Europe HR, DHL Express., said: “DHL Express employs about 100,000 international specialists in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. With such a diverse and truly global workforce, our HR function is essential to creating attractive working conditions to attract and retain talent, cultivating a network that operates As One, and helping our business to remain successful in a rapidly changing world. Being ranked among the world’s best employers by a reputed external organization such as the Top Employers Institute is a great acknowledgment of the effort we have invested in making DHL Express a place where our employees can enjoy coming to work, be appreciated for their contribution, develop professionally and realize their full potential.”

 

The Top Employers Institute is an independent organization studying employee offerings around the world and comparing them against international standards.  Only the world’s leading employers become certified as Top Employers following a stringent research process that includes Talent Strategy, Workforce Planning, On-boarding, Learning and Development, Performance Management, Leadership Development, Career and Succession Management, Compensation and Benefits, and Culture.

 

“DHL Express Saudi Arabia earned the certification as a Top Employer because our employee offerings across all criteria surpassed the required certification,” concluded Faysal El Hajjami. “As a certified Top Employer, DHL Express Saudi Arabia can proudly display the exclusive Certification Seal for a year, The Certification Seal is not only a symbol of a successful employee environment, but also recognizes our commitment to optimize, develop and work with employees to become an even better employer.“