For the people of today and tomorrow
People of different ethnic backgrounds, cultures, religions and world views all work for, and at GLS. Appreciation, respect and understanding in dealings with employees and partners represent one of the key principles of GLS Group.
Another key component in terms of collaboration is intensive communication with the transport partners who handle parcel collection and delivery on behalf of GLS.
GLS Group regards staff development as a key pillar in terms of safeguarding the sustainable success of the company and its employees.
Furthermore, the management and workforce are committed to helping people in need. GLS subsidiaries across Europe and North America support selected initiatives in their societies.
GLS Poland supported people who underwent an amputation
Around 200 GLS employees took part in the Poland Business Run events in 2020 and 2021. In addition to providing financial support, GLS also acted as a logistics partner by offering free shipping services.
Rallying for a cleaner environment in Germany
Trainees from the GLS head office in Neuenstein organized a garbage collection campaign, gathering waste from different locations as part of their efforts.
Free deliveries for various charities in Hungary
GLS Hungary supported the children’s charity “Taita Foundation” with free parcel deliveries for World Children’s Day in 2021. GLS Hungary also helped to deliver more than 8,000 parcels last year as part of the SegítsVelem (HelpWithMe) Christmas gift collection campaign.
Training and professional development
GLS supports the development of young employees with a sound and practically relevant training programme. GLS Group provides its employees with individual training and leadership opportunities.
In Germany, for example, GLS trains CEP professionals, IT professionals, office communication professionals and IT system integration experts. A dual study course in logistics management and business informatics is offered in conjunction with universities of applied science. The professional development portfolio is rounded off with an in-house business management programme.
Social activities
GLS uses its country-specific structures to support selected initiatives in each nation. GLS national subsidiaries support numerous charitable projects by organising both regional and nationwide initiatives.
These include free parcel shipping for aid organisations and the sponsorship of foundations for people with developmental or physical disabilities. At a local level, the depots provide financial support to many nursery schools, hospitals, hospices and other charitable institutions. Further activities can be found on the websites of the GLS subsidiaries as well in the Group’s Corporate Responsibility Report.
Culture and sports sponsoring
As a part of modern society, GLS gets involved in sport and cultural projects. In some cases these sponsorships are combined with a social commitment. GLS Belgium, for examples, sponsors the Belgian national football team, and staff, partners and people with disabilities are invited to each home game of the team.