DHL Express Sri Lanka receives top accolades by Great Place to Work® Institute

The DHL Express Sri Lanka team at the Great Place to Work® Ceremony 

DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, has once again received recognition in five categories for providing an excellent workplace in Sri Lanka by the Great Place to Work® Institute. Among the awards include, Best Multinational Corporation in Sri Lanka, Gold Award for Best Medium Sized Enterprise Category, Top 40 Best Companies to work for in Sri Lanka in 2020 and the inaugural ‘10 Best Workplaces for Millennials in Sri Lanka 2020’. DHL Express also claimed the top spot for Best Workplace in Asia 2020 for two consecutive years.

Furthermore, DHL Express Sri Lanka has been inducted into the “Great Place to Work® Hall of Fame”, and was awarded the Legends status for achieving and sustaining the GPTW Certification status for six consecutive years. The awards are especially meaningful this year as they are an affirmation of the company’s efforts in maintaining workplace morale and employee engagement.

Globally, DHL Express rose to the second place on the list of World’s Best Workplaces 2020 by the Great Place to Work® Institute, as well as on FORTUNE’s list of 25 Best Workplaces in the world. Additionally, DHL Express was recognized on 42 best workplaces lists locally, with an additional 17 countries achieving certification status.

The methodology behind the Great Place to Work® ranking is highly rigorous that comprises both an employee survey and an audit into management and HR practices. The award recognizes high-trust leaders as well as innovative practices that help to foster a successful workplace culture fostered through Trust.

Commenting on winning the awards, Dimithri Perera, Country Manager, DHL Express Sri Lanka, said, “We are committed to fostering a workplace that encourages creative and innovative thinking as well as delivering world-class service to our customers.”