Not a good experience - Anonymous employee Equity Residential Employee Review

1.0
Aug 17, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I enjoyed my time when I realized I was one of the "favorites"

Cons

HEAVY favoritism by upper management. They promote and move people around who they like on a personal level and don't actually value anyone's work skill set. I was denied even interviewing for a position while I saw other people less qualified than myself move up/around. This also happened to other colleagues. The turnover rate is very high (at least in NYC). Certain managers are way too close to their employees which becomes obvious and makes the work environment uncomfortable when you are not one of those favorites.

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Equity Residential Response
8y
We regret that your experience was a disappointing one and are appreciative of your feedback. We would welcome the chance to speak with you to find out more surrounding your specific concerns, and encourage you to contact your former HR Director at 202-971-7088. We wish you all the best.

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Cons

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Equity Residential Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Equity Residential. We’re thrilled to hear that you’ve had such a positive experience and that our benefits, compensation, and culture have stood out to you. Creating an environment where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to succeed is a key priority for us, and it’s rewarding to know that those efforts are reflected in your experience. Feedback like yours reinforces our commitment to investing in our people and fostering a positive workplace culture. Thank you for being part of the Equity Residential team. We appreciate all that you do and look forward to your continued success with us!
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Housing discount, strong portfolio exposure, opportunity to work across multiple communities, and valuable experience in a fast-paced leasing environment.

Cons

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Equity Residential Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback about your experience as a Multisite Leasing Consultant. We appreciate your recognition of the opportunities for portfolio exposure, cross-community experience, and the fast-paced learning environment. Roles like yours require adaptability and strong relationship-building skills, and we value the contributions of our onsite teams. We’re sorry to hear that aspects of your experience, particularly around communication, consistency, leadership support, and trust, did not meet expectations. We understand how important it is for employees to feel supported, developed, and treated fairly, especially in collaborative team environments. Your feedback regarding communication between HR and onsite teams, management practices, and employee housing processes is valuable and helps highlight areas where we can continue to improve. We also encourage you to continue sharing your feedback with your HR Business Partner or through our confidential Call to Action Hotline, available 24/7 by phone at 800-231-5699 or online at CallToActionHotline.com, so concerns can be reviewed appropriately. Thank you again for sharing your perspective. Feedback like yours plays an important role in helping us strengthen the employee experience across our communities.
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