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Consistency at Global Scale: Shell's Frontline Transformation

How one of the world's largest energy companies unified communication, training, and recognition for 44,000 convenience retail sites with WorkJam

Company:
Shell – one of the world's largest energy companies
Scale:
9,000+ retail sites in 22 countries around the world, tens of thousands of Service Champions
Challenge:
Fragmented communication, inconsistent compliance, and "check-the-box" training

Introduction

At Shell, Service Champions are the face of the brand — fueling cars, helping customers, and keeping stores safe and welcoming. But for years, communication and training systems didn’t match the company’s values. Training was a checkbox, updates arrived inconsistently, and recognition was rare. Shell wanted to empower its frontline with the same clarity, consistency, and pride it brings to customers worldwide. WorkJam became the platform to make that vision real.

The Challenge: Driving Consistency and Engagement Globally

  • No direct channel to reach hundreds of thousands of Service Champions across geographies
  • Inconsistent execution of compliance and safety standards
  • Paper-based training and checklists limited visibility and slowed auditing
  • Employee churn fueled by low engagement and lack of recognition
  • Fragmentation across markets made global rollouts slow and inconsistent

The result: Service Champions felt disconnected, managers carried the burden of interpretation, and execution varied by region.

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We needed to move beyond check-the-box training. WorkJam empowered us to create an engaged, energized workforce where service champions own our programs, products, and customer relationships

Andrea,
Performance Enablement Lead,
Shell Canada

The Solution: From Checklists to Ownership

Phase 1: Communication & Connection

  • Launched WorkJam as the single digital hub across global markets
  • Leadership gained a direct line to every Service Champion
  • Mobile app enabled access to announcements and standards anywhere
  • Recognition campaigns (selfies, shoutouts, peer support) built community

Phase 2: Training & Compliance

  • Paper-based training replaced with digital micro-learning and pulse surveys
  • Closed-loop compliance checklists ensured visibility at every level
  • Service Champions accessed step-by-step guidance for daily tasks
  • Training became measurable, interactive, and engaging rather than “check-the-box”

Phase 3: Recognition, Rewards & Retention

  • Digital badges, leaderboards, and contests incentivized performance
  • Rewards aligned with customer loyalty programs (Air Miles in Canada, Online Rewards in the U.S.)
  • Recognition posts celebrated top performers, building pride and belonging

Phase 4: Global Scale and Crisis Response

  • WorkJam rolled out across tens of thousands Service Champions and counting
  • Rapid deployment during COVID-19 allowed Shell to cascade hygiene and safety updates instantly
  • Frontline voices amplified — with employees creating their own content and sharing best practices
1000%
increase in awareness during premium fuel relaunch
115%
improvement in knowledge from training tied to rewards
10's of K's
Service Champions active on WorkJam
Paper
checklists eliminated in multiple markets
Rollouts
rapid rollouts of safety, training, and promotions across regions

The Impact: Consistency, Engagement, and Pride

Consistency at Scale 

Shell now delivers a unified standard across 44,000+ retail sites. Compliance tasks are completed with confidence, training is tracked digitally, and leadership can communicate globally in real time. 

Empowered Service Champions

Employees describe WorkJam as a place where they feel “seen and heard.” Tasks are no longer a burden — they are opportunities for Service Champions to take ownership of Shell’s products, safety standards, and customer experiences.

Recognition That Resonates

Recognition is immediate and visible. From fuel rewards in the U.S. to performance awards in Canada, Service Champions are celebrated for going above and beyond. Employees post selfies, share wins, and congratulate peers — fostering a sense of belonging across markets

Business Results

  • 1,000% increase in awareness during premium fuel relaunch
  • 115% improvement in knowledge from training tied to rewards
  • Significant improvements in safety and compliance metrics globally
  • Ongoing deployment to new markets (India, Slovenia)

“With 44,000 retail sites globally, real-time, targeted communication is critical. WorkJam gives us a direct connection to our Service Champions and ensures consistent standards worldwide.” — Mark Williams, former Global Retail Enablement, Shell International

Closing

Shell’s transformation shows what’s possible when one of the world’s largest energy companies puts consistency, compliance, and engagement at the center of its frontline strategy. With WorkJam, Shell empowers Service Champions not only to complete tasks — but to take ownership, build pride, and deliver extraordinary care to customers worldwide.