Community Manager - Community Manager Equity Residential Employee Review

3.0
Oct 31, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Great opportunities for advancement. I worked at Equity for 3 and a half years and was promoted several times. They recognize hard work and motivate you to accomplish your goals - Great people. I just left EQR and really miss working with some of the best people in the business - They use some of the best software that really help organize your day and manage your community -Ops, MRI, Google, etc.

Cons

- Huge staffing/turnover issues. They under staff their properties and expect a lot from the property level (especially with maintenance). - Increase operating budgets - Allow more input from property level. All vendor contract negotiation is on corporate level - Everything is micro managed and needs VP approval - Salary is not very competitive with market - Culture was great when I first started- many outings, happy hours, and ways to meet co workers. They don't do this much anymore. There is definitely a lack of comradery and employee engagement

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Equity Residential Response
8y
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts; we respect your perspective and appreciate your desire to help us improve. It’s wonderful to hear how highly you thought of your colleagues, and that you achieved such impressive professional growth while you were here. We are, however, disappointed to hear that your impression of the company changed over time. We believe that by hiring the best people and arming them with the best training and technology in the business, our employees are equipped to handle most challenges that come their way. However, we do recognize that at times - particularly the busy summer months - employees are asked to test their limits (particularly maintenance, as you noted). We assure you that we are constantly soliciting feedback, listening, and strategizing enhancements, and we regret if your perception is that we didn’t adequately communicate the “why” behind the “what” during your time with us. We would welcome the opportunity to address your concerns directly, and encourage you to reach out to your former HR Director at 202-971-7088. We thank you for your 3+ years of service, and we wish you the best in your future endeavors.

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Pros

great benefits and pay along with culture

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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Pros

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
2mo
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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