Conservative and stifled by bureaucracy - Employee In Innovation DHL Employee Review

3.0
8 Jan 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Work/Life balance, most people leave sharp at 17:00 - Flexible working hours, you can come in a little later if you have a doctor's appointment - Adequate training provided, you can request to attend trainings if there is budget available - Proactive colleagues, will organise monthly meetings to share learnings from different product teams

Cons

- Stuck in the innovator's dilemma. Innovation is supported with words and hurrah, but not with resources - Caution is exercised to the point of standstill. Thereby leading to little implementation because of risk. Usability/ease of use of products are often sacrificed by wrapping it in layers of security. - Bureaucratic with many of approval layers, unable to test and fail fast. - Silos within teams, everyone works on their own thing. At times it doesn't feel like a team, people have no clue what others are doing. - Not much strategy, we do what is urgent today

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Cons

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DHL Response
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Hello, We look forward to your 5-star rating. Thanks a lot for this. We’re glad that you found the job enjoyable, with friendly coworkers and a positive day-to-day experience. At the same time, we’re concerned to read your comment about uncomfortable interactions. Everyone should feel safe and respected at work, and situations like the one you described are not acceptable. We strongly encourage employees to report any inappropriate behavior so it can be addressed. At DHL, creating a safe and respectful working environment is a top priority. We truly appreciate you being open about both the positives and the challenges. Your feedback helps us improve. Wishing you all the best moving forward, Your DHL Team
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Pros

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Cons

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