Tries to be fair, many processes and politics sometimes stand in the way - Anonymous employee Shell Employee Review

4.0
11 Sept 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Diversity is seen as important. Possibility to work in many locations. Understand work-life balance. Good business principles that are really seen as important.

Cons

Not always transparent why certain decisions are being taken. Some senior managers not as competent as they should be. Bureaucratic to the extent of looking disorganized.

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5.0
8 May 2026
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Pros

Shell is a wonderful company to work for. They truly support your continued development and many employees have been here for 20+ years. The work culture is one that provides a feeling of true psychological safety.

Cons

There are lots of meetings.

4.0
3 Jun 2026
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Pros

Early career engineers are given significant ownership and exposure to complex operational challenges. Strong focus on safety, technical development, and collaboration across disciplines. Opportunities to work on high-impact projects, interact with senior leadership, and contribute to decisions affecting major assets and infrastructure.

Cons

Workloads can be demanding, and priorities can shift quickly based on operational needs. Decision-making processes can be slow due to organizational complexity, and geographic mobility may be necessary for certain career opportunities.

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