Employees at DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) and DHL Freight are valued for their contribution to the business.

Since 2016, it has been tradition in DHL to dedicate a week to spread appreciation amongst each other for the great collaboration and dedication of colleagues worldwide.

Every year, DGF hosts Employee Appreciation Week, an employee recognition program designed to encourage and reward excellence. During this week, DHL colleagues take part in an exciting program of activities worldwide to forward appreciation and unite global teams.

Fostering belonging at DHL

The goal of DGF and DHL Freight Employee Appreciation Week is to inspire team members to go above and beyond, to take ownership of their work, and to become entrepreneurs within the greater organization.

"This sets forward our commitment in fostering a sense of belonging and building strong relationships in our organization and the importance to take time to appreciate each other for the great collaboration and dedication," said DHL.

Taking part in appreciation activities

Throughout this special week, DHL colleagues took part in various engagement activities, such as showing appreciation with messages of gratitude through eCards and internal social walls. 

Colleagues also participated in engagement activities, workshops, and games with an appreciation theme, as well as global, regional, or local events such as teach lunch, learning sessions, and town halls.

"The dedication and collaboration displayed by our teams have been truly inspiring," said DHL.

Understanding workplace mental health 

During Appreciation Week, DHL colleagues honored Mental Health Day, hosting a LinkedIn LIVE event to highlight the impact of appreciation on mental health and a healthy workplace. 

The LinkedIn LIVE session explored how appreciation boosts mental wellbeing in the workplace, together with Mindful Revolution. 

Mindful Revolution's Mindfulness Facilitator Grant Nash took attendees on a journey through the benefits of appreciation in the workplace with DHL Global Forwarding leaders, Leticia Barrocas Piquet, Serigne Ndanck Mbaye, and Anu Daga.

These DHL leaders shared practical insights and strategies to build a more supportive and engaged work environment, and shared how fostering a culture of appreciation can enhance wellbeing and drive positive change.

Celebrating diverse colleagues

DHL also shared an appreciation video featuring its diverse group of colleagues who said "thank you" in their native languages. 

"It's a beautiful testament to the power of appreciation and the strength of our global community," explained DHL.

"Let's continue to appreciate one another and make every day an opportunity to celebrate the amazing team we have at DHL Global Forwarding, DHL Freight. We continue to keep the spirit of appreciation alive among our incredible colleagues, every day, every time," added DHL.

Work for a company that appreciates its employees

Appreciation Week is just one of the many ways DHL celebrates and rewards its employees.

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