Shell reviews

4.0

74% would recommend to a friend

(13,593 total reviews)
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62% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Shell has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 13,593 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Shell employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energía, minería e infraestructura pública industry (3.7 stars).

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14K reviews
4.0
Jun 23, 2011

Good pay, but slow career movement

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Pros

Generous pay and benefits, bonus, 401k, pension, good people to work with, value culture difference, flexible work schedules, some departments allow work at home

Cons

Constant re-organization, outsourcing jobs, the structure of 4-year job assignment slowing down the career movement, lack of opportunities to move up in career ladder

3.0
May 22, 2011

Challenging with good career development

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Pros

Flexible work schedule with the "9/80 Schedule" so you will have every other Friday off. Well compensated with pension and 401k contribution (continued without reductions or interruption during economic downturn). Generous tuition reimbursement. Large organization provides many career opportunities. Stable employment as long as you perform at a high level, network with other groups, and proactively seek out additional opportunities.

Cons

Downsizing and Offshoring has increased workload and stress of those who remain. Job postings are 3-4 years in duration unless management decides otherwise--constant reorganizations. As a global company, you are expected to work virtually (while in the office). More emphasis is currently be placed upon costs than on customer or employee benefit.

4.0
Mar 15, 2011

a good one

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Pros

its lucrative and been in the oil business is the only way forward right now in this cramping economy in the world

Cons

the risk of inhaling toxic chemicals is eminent and the risk of working more hours that you can is also eminent

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