There is a silent push to “push out” those to their golden years and sprung board these high flyers. Oh me oh my —  read more 

Do you think there will be layoffs in Martinez due to the sale of the refinery? https://www.kqed.org/news/11754005/shell-to-sell-martinez-refinery-for-1-billion —  read more 

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Oxy-Jet-Trip-To-Shell-Home-Sparks-New-Anadarko-Speculation.html

If there was ever any doubt about Shell's view of fuels in the U.S. it's very clear now. They were down to 4 wholly owned refineries in the U.S, Martinez, Anacortes, and two in New Orleans. They are 50/50 owners of the Deer Park Houston refinery with... —  read more 

6/19/19 LONDON (Reuters) -Royal Dutch Shell wants to build a power business more profitable than the competitive sector's existing players, banking on its global scale and oil and gas income to maximize on the transition to cleaner energy. Link:... —  read more 

And the hits just keep coming for the future of the petroleum fuels market. This is predominately how transportation will look years and most will find it electrifying. “The road to emissions-free transportation is going to be driven with... —  read more 

Big oil has accepted that the future is going to be electric vehicles. Today BP has 6,500 places to plug in the UK and will be instaliing ultra-fast charging points on BP forecourts during 2019. Shell is buying up big electric companies. They see the... —  read more 

Good old days of upstream are over

I think there are a lot of Premadanas on this site who are either in denial or ignorant of the facts. Your missing the point. The future is not today, it's tomorrow. Maybe it takes 10 years or maybe 20 but the world is changing at a faster clip than... —  read more 

Focus now is getting rid of the over 40 crowd, expats and people in grade 2 and above. Trying to save money. Across board dropping job grades to save money on bonus. Want more grade 4 roles doing daily work. If you’re grade 1 or 2 then likely over... —  read more 

"It can sprint from zero to 60 mph in 3 seconds or to 100 in 7 seconds. The R1T can also tow a whopping 11,000 pounds. With its largest battery pack, it provides over 400 miles of range (200 of which can be added in 30 minutes via DC fast charging)."... —  read more 

I am a bit surprised that no one has mentioned on this board that ex-employees were given an opportunity to cash out of their 80 point plan regardless of age. I got the notice in late summer 2017 and had to make a choice by think it was 10/31/17. The... —  read more 

It’s time for people to start making their own provisions for retirement and not rely on someone else to take care of them. That model is out-dated.

Heard last week SOC is likely to trim back the Provident Fund scheme to max 6% matching plan. No employee contribution, no match. Implementation end of 1Q19 to allow 1/1 rollout discussions during performance reviews. No more 80pt pension now no more... —  read more 

I found an interesting article speaking to the dramatic changes coming on out everyday lives with artificial intelligence. If these predictions are correct then big oil is going to be little oil in 20 years. Demand will decrease substantially and... —  read more 

I found an interesting article speaking to the dramatic changes coming on out everyday lives with artificial intelligence. If these predictions are correct then big oil is going to be little oil in 20 years. Demand will decrease substantially and... —  read more 

I am one of the effected as I'm 60 years old and am at magic number 67 and had a face to face with my manager and was told I will not be chosen in the MOR ongoing as best I take the package. So my best interest is to take the package which they have... —  read more 

Looks like SHELL is wholesale reducing by 30% in staff - 50 plus a myth. Everyone is fair game!

what are some of the details for the US unconventional layoffs that were announced?

Connecting with people we did business with was a big part of ensuring things got done. Personal connections outside or ex-Shell were so important. Small price to pay to make sure it got handled. Status today? Curious. Expecting “dinosaurs”... —  read more 

Is it true that anybody approaching Rule 70 is automatically added on the layoffs list at Shell Oil? I'm quickly approaching my fiftieth and I've been with the company a little under two decades. A coworker who was in a similar situation was recently... —  read more 

Been hearing rumors lately about more layoffs at Shell Oil, but it is all very vague and lacking in any details. I was wondering if somebody here has maybe heard something about possible layoffs or if I can just write the rumors off as ramblings from... —  read more 

Anyone have any info? Big cuts in finance globally

Do you know where I may be able to find Shell Pay Grade Information? As a full disclosure, I do not work for Shell but I am interviewing right now. Please share if you have more info.

Shell is cutting 55+ Shell is cutting everybody over 50, not just 55. It's being done all over the industry. Everybody who has been here long enough to be receiving half decent pay has a target on their back. If you are nearing 50, make sure to... —  read more 

I know that Finance and HR layoffs going on at the moment. HR being completely wiped out and sent to overseas. Any word on the street ? Any other groups feeling the pain?? I thought we were good at 60$ a barrel

Hearing more and more In IG circles LNGC a go The Americans needs this —  read more 

RDS is bouncing back and the market is recovering yet moral internally remains low. Could it be due to ongoing re orgs, lack of growth opportunities as the culture remains in a low trust environment? My networks inform me of ongoing reorganizations... —  read more 

Anyone know of any employees laid off in downturn who have been hired back as permanent or contract?

shell has been having way too many reorganizations lately... what have they achieved other than helped get rid of a bunch of employees? which i am starting to think is their only purpose... layoffs with a fancy name attached to them... there has also... —  read more 

Anybody noticed people're leaving Shell in droves? Not talking about layoffs, just people deciding enough is enough? A friend left recently when he was passed over for a promotion one more time. He was one of the good ones. I guess seeing nepotism at... —  read more 

I honestly believe Shell Oil could use some serious trimming down. We are so big that even achieving some simpler tasks can be impossible. Bureaucracy has achieved new heights. Of course, there's also the fact that we've become all about who you... —  read more 

If you are nearing 55, be ready to be shown the door. Shell Oil regularly uses layoffs to get rid of older workers it pays more and replace them with younger, cheaper workers. Of course, they add a few younger folks into the mix to make sure they... —  read more 

What are the various ranges for grade 5 and up? Also what is best possible way to move up a grade and on average how long does it take ? Thanks —  read more 

Why are they still posting external jobs. Even for the P&T group? Is this group going to be cut in Houston? —  read more 

RTC move out announced, next year staff will cycle to the Hague and Amsterdam. Link to story: http://www.dutchnews.nl/news/archives/2017/10/shell-to-close-rijswijk-technology-centre-move-staff-elsewhere/ —  read more 

I hear expats laid-off in USA get better packages then US local. Better pay all along and even better severance to expats. What a great motivator for hard working Americans!

Delivery model= cut the old Shell boys club time for a new jolt Lifers got to go —  read more 

Bust in Alaska. Bust in shale. Bust in Karoo. Nothing from Albania or Argentina. It's bust after bust after bust for Shell. Meanwhile, ENI hits elephant after elephant in the Congo, Mozambique, EastMed. We need to admit the glory days are over and... —  read more