Great career opportunities, very respected company, HR matters need a little tweeking - Engineering Manager Shell Employee Review

4.0
Jun 24, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

1. International inclusive working environment. 2. Global career opportunities. 3. Very respected company 4. Excellent learning experience

Cons

1. HR has a great system but sometimes it get's bypassed (open resourcing is not so open) 2. Silo organization structure has hurt communication between departments 3. A lot of "high flyers" spend most of their time "high flying" (PR) and their quick advance leaves little room for accountability. The effects of their actions take some time to unfold and next guy will usually have sort out the mess (and also looks bad holding the hot potato in his hands).

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Cons

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4.0
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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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