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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 the 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.

Areas of support

The 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 companies across Europe support selected initiatives in their societies in these areas:

Training and professional development
Training and professional development

GLS supports the development of young employees with a sound and practically relevant training programme. The GLS Group provides its employees with individual training and leadership opportunities.

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Social activities
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. On May 18, everyone at GLS US was wearing grey at work to demonstrate their support and bring an often suppressed issue to the public’s awareness. Further activities can be found on the websites of the GLS subsidiaries as well in the Group’s Corporate Responsibility Report.

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Culture and sports sponsoring
Culture and sports sponsoring

Since 2012, the GLS Group has been the official logistics partner of the European Film Academy and provides transportation in connection with the European Film Awards. GLS Austria, supports LET'S CEE Film Festival in Vienna. GLS Germany is a logistics partner of the German Film Academy - active in the field of German Film Awards and FIRST STEPS film novice award.

GLS Belgium is involved in the social field in combination with the sponsorship of the Belgian national football team. Employees, partners and people with disabilities are invited to every match at the team's home ground. In many countries, GLS depots support local sports clubs.

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Award for Society contribution

This year, thanks to its long-standing efforts in the field of social and environmental protection, GLS Czech Republic was honored by a prestigious award at the headquarters of the Vysočina Region. The prize "Socially responsible company of the Vysočina Region for the year 2017" was awarded by Jiří Běhounek, the regional governor, for the continuous promotion of the principles of sustainable development and social responsibility.

Award for Society contribution

Supported projects in Czech Republic