Fair working conditions and the attractive development of employees

Our employees are the most important pillar of our success and we want to attract the best talent and brains. Throughout the entire industry, we are facing the challenge presented by an increasing shortage of skilled workers. This is one of the reasons why Hermes is committed to creating a greater awareness of the value of logistics - and thus of the highly complex and reliable service that our employees and those of our contractual partners provide on a daily basis. Hermes is thus committed to securing fair working conditions. On top of this, Hermes also offers attractive development opportunities. Ultimately, the demands on our managers, employees and contractual partners are constantly growing given the dynamic market environment in which we operate.

15,300

The Hermes Group employs nearly 15,300 people worldwide.

“It is important to recognise the value of parcel couriers’ work and logistical services provided for the retail industry. Parcel services – and thus also the couriers themselves – have become an indispensable part of our daily lives and this needs to be appreciated. Unfortunately, however, there is a distinct lack of sensitivity in many places, not least due to the ‘free shipping’ mentality prevalent in society. Equally, scandalising the parcel delivery profession - as we can also see in politics - is just as damaging to the individual courier, whose work is being disparaged, instead of being appreciated. Anyone who likes his job does not want to be called a ‘slave’. This should not be underestimated, especially in view of the lack of drivers."

Marten Bosselmann, Managing Director of the German Parcel and Express Logistics Association (BIEK)