too many contractors, and up to the neck with middle managers wasting everyones time - IT Worker Shell Employee Review

2.0
22 Sept 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

-good location, easy commute -nice work culture and good work/life balance

Cons

-life full of needless paperwork -having to deal with multiple middle managers doing the same job and have no clue -pedantic and unapproachable HR who have no idea what people do -focus on cost cutting with silly "initiatives" like removing desk phones

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5.0
8 May 2026
Recommend
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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
Recommend
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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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