SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 15 October2020 -DHLExpress, the world's leading international express service provider, hasbeen recognized as the second best place to work of all examined companiesaround the world. In its 2020 employer ranking Great Place to Work® and FORTUNErecognized the extensive investments and implementations of various initiativesto create a positive, motivating and appreciative working atmosphere in morethan 220 countries and territories. Every year, Great Place to Work®, a globalpeople analytics and consulting firm, assesses the work experience of employeesthrough their certification program. In 2020, more than 10,000 organizationsparticipated in the survey process, representing the voices of 10.2 millionemployees in 92 countries.

In its 2020 employerranking, Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE recognized DHL Express as the secondbest place to work in the world.

DHL Express annually invests a double digit millionEuro amount in its employees around the world, running various HR initiativesto continuously improve working conditions and motivate its teams. For example,there is 'DHL4her', a program dedicated to supporting and developing women; DHL'sGot Heart which enables DHL to support the causes that its people arepassionate about outside of work; and the Certified International Specialist(CIS) learning program which offers various curriculums, equipping DHL Expressemployees with the knowledge that they need to deliver the best quality servicefor customers each day. Due to the remarkable efforts of DHL staff during theCovid-19 pandemic, the company paid each employee around the world a one-off bonusof EUR 300 in September 2020.

"The pandemic hastested frontline companies like DHL Express like never before and we're proudthat our employees have risen to the challenge. Despite the pandemic stillaffecting our lives, and the safety of our employees remaining a top priority,they insist on being part of the solution to support communities and bolsterglobal trade", says John Pearson, CEO of DHL Express. "This spirit is theresult of our culture of recognition and is a key driver for our outstandingemployee satisfaction. I'm very proud of our initiatives that foster thecompassion, courage, and commitment of our teams. People are at the heart ofour company. That was true for the time before COVID, it is true now, and willbe true in the future."

"Congratulations toDHL Express, perhaps the most global company in the world. DHL delivered tomillions of customers every day in 2020 during the most difficult circumstancesfaced by society since World War 2. Their people wore masks and drove, walked,flew, hiked, bicycled, and whatever it took to safely deliver what customersneeded in every corner of the globe. Millions of lives depended on DHL andtheir great people kept the earth safely spinning. These logistical firstresponders are fueled by a high-trust "for all" culture. These arepassion-fueled people led by purpose-driven leaders who serve their people sothey can serve their customers. Every day they accept the challenge ofdelighting customers, caring for every employee, globally redefining diversity,and inclusion, and decreasing their impact on the environment, while improvingevery community in which they operate. Simply put, DHL's got heart and theworld is better because of it. Congratulations!" says Great Place toWork's CEO, Michael Bush.

DHL Express rankednumber two on the list of World's Best Workplaces 2020, improving from itsposition of fourth best workplace in the world in 2019. DHL Express saw itselfon 42 national best workplaces lists, with an additional 17 countries achievingcertification status. In April, DHL Express took the top spot on the list ofBest Workplaces in Asia, for the second consecutive year.

"DHL Express justhad one of its best third quarter results ever, and our success is absolutelydue to the dedication, passion and know-how of our people. It is their ability todeliver peak performance on behalf of our customers, and their commitment tocontinuous improvement, which makes us the world's leading experience serviceprovider. We are immensely proud that our organization is consistently rankedevery year amongst the best workplaces in the world, and it is proof that weare on the right track. We will continue to invest in our people and ensure thatevery one of our 26,000 employees in Asia Pacific have a 'Best Day Every Day',"said Ken Lee, CEO of DHL Express Asia Pacific.

The GreatPlace to Work® ranking of the 25 World's Best Workplaces can be found here.

DHL – The logistics company for the world

DHL is the leading global brand in the logisticsindustry. Our DHL divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics servicesranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shippingand fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transportto industrial supply chain management. With about 380,000 employees in morethan 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people andbusinesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows. Withspecialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology,life sciences and healthcare, engineering, manufacturing & energy,auto-mobility and retail, DHL is decisively positioned as "The logisticscompany for the world".

DHL is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group. The Groupgenerated revenues of more than 63 billion euros in 2019. With sustainablebusiness practices and a commitment to society and the environment, the Groupmakes a positive contribution to the world. Deutsche Post DHL Group aims toachieve zero-emissions logistics by 2050.