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      4.0

      74% would recommend to a friend

      (826 total reviews)
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      Wael Sawan

      63% approve of CEO

      62% positive business outlook

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      4.1

      Diversity & inclusion

      4.0

      Work/Life balance

      3.9

      Culture & values

      3.9

      Compensation and benefits

      3.5

      Career opportunities

      3.3

      Senior management

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      1.0
      Apr 11, 2014

      Relationships = Politics

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Pays well and there are some great, intelligent people to work with. Peers are really what made work bearable.

      Cons

      There are terrible people to work FOR. Advancement is based on who you know and how much you "deliver", even if what you deliver is only the minimum to move things along. This is how bad managers are able to become managers. For a company that claims to be innovative, it is sadly behind the curve. No one really wants to improve processes or be revolutionary, they just want to get things done. Don't expect special career or development opportunities unless you are a "chosen one."

      2.0
      Apr 6, 2014

      Not a positive experience for contractors, great for direct employees.

      Operations
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      As a Contractor - Learn quickly in short period of time b/c you either sink or swim. The ability to put Shell on your resume....does wonders. You have the opportunity to make many connections throughout Shell. As an Employee - great pay, benefits, etc. Overall, I think Shell is a great company for its direct employees. As a contractor you have to go in with the mindset that it is a tremendous stepping stone to greater opportunities.

      Cons

      Very defined line between contractors vs direct hire employees. Expect to be a "work horse" as a contractor, with no acknowledgement or reward other than being allowed to enter the building the next day. Management couldn't care less if you stay or leave.

      3.0
      Mar 28, 2014

      Needs clearer direction

      Procurement manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good people in general to work with.

      Cons

      People are afraid to speak up in general unlike rest of Shell outside the USA. Workload can require weekend work as well.

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