Bangkok--26 Sep--Hill & Knowlton Thailand DHL named ‘Best Employer’ by Ministry of Labour, Thailand Best Employer for Labour Relations and Labour Welfare awards portray DHL’s commitment to be Employer of Choice DHL, the world’s leading express and logistics company, announced today that DHL Express Thailand has been awarded the ‘Best Practice Workplace Award on Labour Relations and Labour Welfare Award 2008’ in the ‘medium-enterprise without Federation of Labour Union’ category. This is the second consecutive year DHL has won the award. The DHL Express Bangkok Hub at Suvarnabhumi International Airport also received the ‘Best Practice Workplace Award on Labour Relations and Labour Welfare Award 2008’ in the ‘small-enterprise without Federation of Labour Union’ category. These awards emphasize one of DHL’s core commitments to be an Employer of Choice. Organized annually by the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Ministry of Labour, the award recognized DHL Express’ outstanding contribution to employee relations and welfare during the year 2006-2007. Chananyarak Phetcharat, Managing Director DHL Express Thailand and Indochina said, “It is a privilege for DHL Express Thailand and the DHL Bangkok Hub to be recognized by the Ministry of Labour. The awards firmly reflect our commitment to be an Employer of Choice. At DHL, we value employee empowerment and firmly believe that if we invest in our employees, they in turn enhance our relationships with our customers.” DHL continually strives to be an Employer of Choice by constantly reviewing ways in which the company continues to be a place where people want to work, stay, give their best and adapt to change creatively. The organizational climate nurtures creativity, innovation and empowerment among employees. It has strengthened employee engagement through career development opportunities to keep motivating employees to achieve business objectives. DHL offers employees opportunities to grow with the company. With extensive training course to build knowledge and skills, the company also focuses on internal communications, which play an important role in ensuring that staff are aware of the on-goings within the company and the roles they play to fulfil the broader business goals. In the picture: DHL Express Thailand representatives; Chavalit Srivoravieng (right), National Operations Manager DHL Express Thailand & Indochina, and Noppawit Boupradit (left), Customs Clearance Duty Manager at DHL Express Bangkok Hub, posted with trophies of excellence as ‘Best Practice Workplace on Labour Relations and Labour Welfare Award, 2008’ after the award ceremony, recently organized by the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Ministry of Labour. Press contacts: DHL Thailand Ms. Piyalak Chuenchompoonut Ms. Siranee Atnaseo Tel: 0-2345-5602 or 0-2345-5608 Fax: 0-2285-5732 Email: piyalak.chuenchompoonut @dhl.com [email protected] Hill & Knowlton Thailand Ms. Orawan Chuenwiratsakul Ms. Visa Cheawsamut Tel: 0-2627-3501 ext 212 or 107 Fax: 0-2627-3510 Email: [email protected] [email protected]