This is an anonymous board so let’s hear it how much do y’all have in 401k? And how many years of service? I’ll start 4 years of service with 150k.
US/Canada Presidents
So much time spent focussing on Wael but what about our North American presidents Gretchen and Susannah? I’ve been at this company for multiple decades and haven’t seen such poor leadership in quite some time. Canadian upstream has been decimated and... — read more
Wael response to SPS . . . Laugh/cry?
During the Town hall today when Wael spoke to SPS scores . . . Referring to pockets to excellence (people who didn't write bad reviews) and then saying he wasn't sure if poor organsional leadership came down to him as it's everyone responsibility to... — read more
This company is a clusterf-ck
Ever since joining Shell in the last couple years it’s been evident that something is horribly wrong here. Management doesn’t lead - they’re only self-serving and looking for the next promotion. Processes are strictly enforced but are not... — read more
Understanding Wael....
Super smart and super fast high flyer who rose through Projects/Commercial. VP LNG/Qatar ( EVP Deepwater (~4... — read more
Looking ahead to 2025 any layoffs in the pipeline…
Does anyone think there may be new news on additional job cuts at the beginning of 2025. Or has everything been announced already. I doubt whether management is satisfied with the bloodletting so far….
Woo-hoo! Tesla wins the EV charging station wars!
We should change our name to Schlemiel USA.
Where are the shareholder returns?
All this pain we are being put through and the market has set multiple records this year but Shell still lags way behind where we should be. Is he going to destroy the company culture and lose all this talent and still not get the stock price up on... — read more
Keeping track of Shell layoffs/big events over the years
A US and upstream centric summary. Please comment with corrections/omissions and additions from non-upstream divisions. 2024: Vulcan reorg (ongoing) 2023: New CEO, pivot back to Oil&Gas 2021: Reshape reorg 2021: Avanti reorg for US onshore then... — read more
IDT reorg
This is the most dehumanizing and humiliating experience I’ve ever been through. I have great ratings. My manager won’t lift a finger to help me. I’m begging people to look at my applications. We are told by HR to call no one but then behind the... — read more
Are there upward career growth opportunities in Shell GOM ?
With 1s-2s being announced...it seems like these group of folks could be in seat/in rotation for a while (unless the SVP moves out). While there are some who did not get placed, the chances of future upward growth as a 3 seem much lower than before... — read more
Can a new manager tell HR not to hire you?
Can an interim manager tell HR not to hire an employee for any internal roles? It has nothing to do with previous years’ IPFs
Can a new manager tell HR to hire?
Can an interim manager tell HR not to hire an employee for any internal roles? It has nothing to do with previous years’ IPFs.
Mgmt adjustment to 2024 bpf??
what are your thoughts on this happening? there has been historical precedent for both adjusting it up and down.... I feel like 2024 bpf will be adjusted DOWN 😭
I sure as he-l hope they are done with layoffs until the end of a year
Last few months have been tough. Now that things settled down a bit, I hope we get a few months break.
Why don't you just quit?
Several people I know keep saying they'd be "so, soooo happy" if they were laid off. If that's actually true, how come none of them quit? Nobody is holding them here against their will. Why do I keep hearing "oh, I am not worried, I want to be laid... — read more
Biased and cruel manager
I get performance shares every year and have a high cep. So how can my manager tell me I can’t reapply for my current role? She tells me I’ll do well on the outside market. This is crazy. She gave me the shares and higher ratings and now says I... — read more
Should I get an attorney before signing severance package?
Can any Shell employees here recommend a good attorney in Houston who won against Shell? Thinking if I should get an attorney before signing my severance package.
Preferred candidates for most jobs
The frightening part of the IDT report is that most roles posted are already filled. You won’t even be considered. There are very few jobs without preferred candidates and no real way of figuring those out. How is this legal? It’s all a facade. They... — read more
Anyone knows how to ask for an extension of at risk employee’s end date?
I have applied for some internal OR roles and wonder if anyone (existing / most recent Shell staff) knows how I can ask for an extension of my end date until hear from the hiring managers of the posted jobs.
Further news on job cuts before end of 2024?
After plenty of news on job cuts in different parts of the Shell world, it seems to have gone quiet. Does anyone think there may be new news on additional job cuts before the end of the year? Or has everything been announced already. I suspect some... — read more
USA. Open enrollment
More price increases for health insurance 🙄🙄🙄
Nigeria Govt Blocks Shell sale of onshore assets to Renaissance
Announcement came this afternoon and makes me wonder whether now long awaited lay offs will start with Shell staff in Nigeria as a result of the news. Does anyone know anything?
Severance Advice
Anyone in Canada or the US who has gone through an employment lawyer for severance negotiation? Any recommendations on who to use and expected improvement in severance package outcome?
Scope and structure of layoffs - 20% or more?
Depends on which group. Gabriel (Data Digital & Innovation) said his group globally is 50% with more impact in the US, NL, and CA. So maybe that's 70% reduction? IT is offshoring many positions to India, so net loss might be 30%, but loss in US... — read more
Shell said another round of layoffs would hit more than 100 Houston employees
Shell Energy Solutions, a retail electricity provider in Texas owned by the global oil major Shell, has informed the Texas Workforce Commission of its plans to lay off approximately 100 Houston employees by mid-December. The 103 employees... — read more
"SPS engagement score was 75, which is a small drop of 4 points from last year"
“Staff are experiencing significant change as we transform Shell to become a fitter, stronger company, well-positioned to move through the energy transition,” the spokesperson said. “A very small number have made comments, which we listen to as part... — read more
NL safety
Why are the dutchies that were not reflected in NL getting saved by taking US and UK jobs? It sc--ws over the US and UK staff.
Any idea how many US staff are impacted (seems more than 20%)?
This site seems more resourceful than Shell HR and pathetic Bosses (not leaders). Do you think it’s fair to say, Shell USA laid-off more than 7,000 staff?
Rich’s 10/1 DW Town Hall
He made the comment that he found these constant reorgs comical. In the Yammer link of the replay, that comment was edited out. I guess when you’re the Golden Fu**ing Boy, Big Brother has your back when you say the quiet part out loud.
SPS
lot of dissents in the hub
Chevron gone. What next for Scotford.
Chevron just sold its stake in Scotford. Very worried about job in the plant. Any idea what CNRL typically does after buying others assets?? Any one from Shell Albian advise what the folks in Scotford can expect??
IDT leadership share extreme cuts to US
Looks like the US IT hub will be cut to the bone. Leaders pondered outloud how we can still function with so many cuts then asked those of us being cut to act positive until we r let go.
Shell Trading
Is Shell Trading safe from the cuts?
Skeleton of P&T - How more can it shed?
The mighty P&T has become the skeleton on it glorious past. I hear rumours of head count reduction in the name of reorg. Can anyone shed some light on what is going on in P&T Canada??
Third time's a Charm?
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