Making belonging part of everyday work
DHL Group
Creating a sense of belonging across countries and cultures is essential for global businesses looking to foster unity, collaboration, and innovation among diverse teams. According to a recent Deloitte survey, 79% of organisations consider belonging crucial to their success. So how can you create a culture where everyone feels they truly belong?
The objective of this campaign was to promote a culture of inclusivity and belonging across all divisions of DHL Group, spanning 220 countries and territories with a workforce of approximately 600,000 employees.
We devised a creative strategy that distilled the concept of belonging into a simple and relatable campaign – ‘I Belong’.
Real employees took centre stage, showcasing how belonging extends from their personal lives into the workplace through blended images. To ensure authenticity and unity, we utilised a versatile frame device that allowed employees to share their stories across internal and external channels, harnessing the power of user-generated content.
Driving inclusion globally: connecting employees across cultures
To drive consistency, we created a global toolkit encompassing campaign assets, videos, and a user-generated content toolkit for employees. This enabled engagement across diverse regions and cultures within the business. Leveraging the #iBelong hashtag and frame template, the campaign resonated with employees of all genders, ages, ethnicities and with members of the LGBTQ+ community. Through amplification across internal and external channels, we ensured equal access for all employees to participate and contribute their authentic stories.
The results of the campaign were remarkable. During the ‘DEIB Week’ main campaign period, there was significant engagement, including 1,870 posts shared on the employee app, Smart Connect, and 1,669 postings on internal social walls. The top story on Smart Connect received 18,785 visits, indicating high levels of engagement. On LinkedIn, over 25,000 reactions were generated. The campaign successfully fostered dialogue and connection among employees, reinforcing the importance of belonging and diversity in the workplace.
Making a meaningful difference
Through employee engagement and participation, the campaign encouraged individuals to share their authentic stories, creating a platform for open dialogue and connection. The campaign’s global reach and impact extended the message of inclusivity beyond the organisation.
By reinforcing the importance of belonging and diversity, DHL Group demonstrated a strong commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees feel that they belong.
This campaign won a Silver MUSE Creative Award in the ‘Branded Content – Diversity / Equity / Inclusion’ category.
