The Shell Provident Fund (SPF) is Shell’s savings plan for U.S. employees and is one component of your Retirement Readiness. Although Shell contributes to your SPF account based on your years of service, it is important that you contribute a portion of your pay as well.
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Benefits reviews
51-59 of 59 Reviews
1.0
Oct 17, 2015
Anonymous IT-Manager
Current
Houston, Texas
If you joined Shell a long time ago then you have an excellent pension plan. But newer hires basically got screwed and will not get anything good. Again this varies depending on your base country.
5.0
Oct 7, 2015
Anonymous employee
Former
Houston, Texas
Set percentage of company contributions based on years of service thresholds
4.0
Sep 27, 2015
Anonymous employee
Current
Cambridge, Massachusetts
6%, common level as company
3.0
Aug 28, 2015
Anonymous employee
Former
401k plan is weak for new employees, but is very solid for long-time employees. 0-5 years is 2.5% contribution, 6-9 years 5%, 10+ years 10%.
5
4.0
Aug 5, 2015
Anonymous Facilities Engineer
Current
Houston, Texas
Its great, great package really
3.0
Jun 16, 2015
Anonymous employee
Current
Houston, Texas
The match could be better compared to other companies but it is ok after few years of employment
Shell matches whatever you put into your 401k plan. Even if you don't put anything into your 401k after a certain amount of years they put money in.
1
5.0
Feb 2, 2015
Anonymous employee
Current
Houston, Texas
Shell also funds the 401K with up to 10% of your salary each year. Shell also has several hundred investment options through Fidelity that are available.