Graduates - Rewards & Benefits

I appreciate that Shell encourages its employees to achieve a suitable work-life balance and offers various support options, such as flexible working arrangements, to assist in achieving that balance. Duncan, Environmental Business Analyst, Strategy and Development

Although Shell is very much a team-orientated organisation, we recognise that every individual has different strengths and weaknesses - that's why we offer tailored development programmes. We know that different people have their own ambitions and aspirations, which is why we give everybody the freedom to pursue their own individual career path. And we also realise that when it comes to rewards and benefits, people have differing priorities. If you join us, we'll make every effort to provide the kind of rewards and benefits that will complement your own particular lifestyle and needs.

Different businesses and locations may vary in terms of the specific packages they offer but, as a general guide, here are a few of the ways we reward and support our employees.

Our competitive salaries reflect both the market conditions in the country in which you’re based and the levels of skills and experience we need to remain at the forefront of our industry. Individual contributions are recognised and rewarded through performance-related pay and bonuses. Our benefits typically include pension/retirement plans and healthcare coverage. In some locations, we offer subsidised services such as sports facilities, medical and dental care and car parking and, in some countries, we offer the chance to participate in a Sharesave programme.

What is the Shell Sharesave Scheme?

Approved by the Inland Revenue and administered by the Halifax, our Sharesave Scheme allows Shell employees to save money and invest in Royal Dutch Shell plc. Participating employees can decide how much they want to save and for how long. At the end of the savings period, participating employees can then either take their savings in cash along with a tax-free bonus from the Halifax, or use the equivalent amount to buy shares in Royal Dutch Shell plc.

We provide flexible working practices wherever necessary and operationally possible. You may be able to ‘telecommute’ and work from home. Some locations and businesses can also offer flexi-time working – enabling you to start your work day earlier or later to fit your needs. Further, to meet the needs of an increasingly virtual environment, you could even work out of your base location in a regional or global role

We offer competitive levels of annual leave entitlements and maternity/paternity leave allowances. We also accommodate career breaks and sabbaticals wherever feasibly possible. In addition, employees are encouraged to step outside of purely work boundaries to participate in other areas of interest such as social responsibility projects as part of Shell Project Better World, employee interest groups or campus recruitment, which offers the chance to meet with university students.

Whatever your interests, there’s likely to be a Shell sports and social group that you can get involved with – for example, the Shell Sports Club, Shell Women’s Network, Shell African Network, Shell Disability Network and many more. In some locations around the world, we may offer gym facilities, swimming pools, tennis courts, sailing, scuba diving and membership to Shell sponsored clubs.