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    Updated June 23, 2017
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    Shell CEO Ben van Beurden
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    532 Ratings

    2,451 Employee Reviews

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    Pros

    • They have got employee friendly policies which helps to provide work life balance (in 406 reviews)

    • Wonderful work environment and great people to work with (in 148 reviews)

    Cons

    • Work life balance needs improvement (in 81 reviews)

    • Decision making usually takes longer time (in 114 reviews)

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    1. "Great company"

      Star Star Star Star Star
      • Work/Life Balance
      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - HSE Manager in New Orleans, LA
      Former Employee - HSE Manager in New Orleans, LA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Shell full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Wonderful work environment and great people to work with. You will make life long networking connections. This company genuinely cares for its people. They really walk the walk. Not just talk the talk.

      Cons

      Work life balance needs improvement. It can be difficult to find genuine time away from work. Oil prices changing can effect your job currently.

      Advice to Management

      Team build

    2. "Cashier"

      Star Star Star Star Star
      • Work/Life Balance
      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Gas Station Attendant in Magnolia, TX
      Former Employee - Gas Station Attendant in Magnolia, TX
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Shell part-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Flexible Hours, you can keep u with your hours, owner communicative.

      Cons

      Too many chiefs and not enough Indians.

      Advice to Management

      Make sure Manager speaks clear and fluent English.

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    3. Helpful (2)

      "Technical Manager"

      Star Star Star Star Star
      • Work/Life Balance
      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Project Manager in Nassau Bay, TX
      Former Employee - Project Manager in Nassau Bay, TX
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      Pros

      Benefits and networking opportumities are great. Nice company to work for if you enjoy a variety of tasks and compliance with excisting company policies.

      Cons

      Hierarchical and noninclusive when it comes to engaging employees at all levels, and in particulat manager charged with implementing processes that the leadership team has decided to roll out.

      Advice to Management

      Provide more opportunity for employee input into decision making processes

    4. "Not a bad place to work"

      Star Star Star Star Star
      • Work/Life Balance
      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Cashier in Garberville, CA
      Former Employee - Cashier in Garberville, CA
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Shell full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Clean, safe work environment. Fun Coworkers

      Cons

      Management was lazy. Communication conflicts

      Advice to Management

      Management needs to pay attention to their employees better. Management is almost never around

    5. "Mechanic"

      Star Star Star Star Star
      • Work/Life Balance
      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Deer Park, TX
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Deer Park, TX
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Shell (More than a year)

      Pros

      Great work environment, with great cultural of people. Safety is a primary concern around the campus. A lot of team building and meetings are held at the facilities.

      Cons

      The traveling can be a possible con depending upon the person.

      Advice to Management

      Continue to empower the employees and spread a culture of growth and innovation within the company.

    6. Helpful (2)

      "punching the clock until the next industry cycle"

      Star Star Star Star Star
      • Work/Life Balance
      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Houston, TX
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Houston, TX
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Shell full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      High salary. Theoretically, every other Friday off.

      Cons

      Leaders with no technical understanding. Expansion of management layers while actual technical work is completed by an ever-shrinking pool of technical competence. HR mentality is creeping into US management culture: everyone is interchangeable--very few in the management chain truly understand the value of, or the critical need for, the remaining experts. I estimate a third of my co-workers don't understand their job or are lacking basic skills. I try to coach up a few at a time, but others I just allow to do busy-work. While it may not add any value, at least it doesn't destroy value.

      Advice to Management

      Do you know why I do my job the right way? Professional pride.
      I am a little past mid-career and in your pension plan, but I don't think I can finish out my career at Royal Dutch Shell. Hold on tight if oil finds a $60 floor--I'll be out the door...and probably not alone.

    7. Helpful (1)

      "Good Place to work"

      Star Star Star Star Star
      • Work/Life Balance
      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Logistics Coordinator in Houston, TX
      Current Employee - Logistics Coordinator in Houston, TX
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Shell full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Good benefits and work/life balance

      Cons

      Bureaucratic processes makes it difficult to make changes to the business.

      Advice to Management

      Eliminate processes that prevent innovation.

    8. "Key Account Manager"

      Star Star Star Star Star
      • Work/Life Balance
      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Senior Key Account Manager in Houston, TX
      Current Employee - Senior Key Account Manager in Houston, TX
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Shell full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Work life balance and compensation package

      Cons

      Career options are limited for senior people

    9. Helpful (1)

      "Cashier"

      Star Star Star Star Star
      • Work/Life Balance
      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Cashier in Lexington-Fayette, KY
      Former Employee - Cashier in Lexington-Fayette, KY
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Shell full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      40+ hours, great pay

      Cons

      When people try to rob the gas station

    10. Helpful (1)

      "Supervisor"

      Star Star Star Star Star
      • Work/Life Balance
      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Supervisor in Houston, TX
      Current Employee - Supervisor in Houston, TX
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Shell full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Great Company to work for

      Cons

      Always changing I love it, but not everyone like change

      Advice to Management

      Young professionals, you not going to be CEO in five years! Concentrate on your position today, do your best, and future will tell.

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