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4.0

74% would recommend to a friend

(2,006 total reviews)
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Wael Sawan

63% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

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3.0
Apr 25, 2014

Performance Targets

Recommend
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Pros

Company works to keep salaries up to par with other majors.

Cons

Promotion based more on meeting organizational promotional targets than performance. Annual reviews are targeted to that theme as well. Mid-career individuals are lumped together making feedback more skewed and perfomance less impactful.

2.0
Apr 6, 2014
Recommend
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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.

4.0
Apr 1, 2014

OK

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good salary, 9/80 schedule, investment on people and technology, benefits, life balance, opportunities to work internationally, highly skilled professionals, upper management is ok

Cons

Organization is still quite complex. Additional changes are required to truly simplify the company and make it more competitive.

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