Shell reviews

4.0

74% would recommend to a friend

(13,613 total reviews)
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Wael Sawan

63% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Shell has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 13,613 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Shell employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Énergie et exploitation des ressources naturelles industry (3.7 stars).

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14K reviews
1.0
Jan 16, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

-competitive salary and compensation package -lots of downtime -lots of paid training/courses -good focus on safety -modern work environment; ergonomic office furniture and equipment

Cons

-management has poor decision making ability. very disorganized! -fails to practice what it preaches, "respect, diversity, and inclusion" -degrading and offensive work environment; if you're new in shell, be prepared for lewd jokes and insidious messages being passed around in the office or out n the field all day. -political environment; favouritism trumps work performance -does not value employees in lower ranks; no room for advancement -layoffs in the last two years and possibly more in the years to come

3.0
Jul 31, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Pension scheme is about it

Cons

Shell is going downhill fast. Under Wael’s leadership, there's a relentless obsession with cutting costs at the expense of staff well-being. The culture now mirrors high-pressure investment banks, but without the salary to match. Responsibilities have soared, but pay rises are consistently below inflation. Promotions just mean more work with no extra compensation. Morale is at an all-time low. I've personally witnessed cases of burnout, emergency medical leave, and people feeling completely overwhelmed. Mental health support is inadequate, and people are too afraid to speak up. Return-to-office mandates are growing while workloads keep increasing. Many now stick strictly to 9–5 because the company offers nothing in return for extra effort. Senior leaders are leaving, and some are retiring early just to escape the toxic environment. What used to be a respected organisation is being hollowed out. Staff are exhausted, undervalued, and increasingly disillusioned. A real shame.

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