A Remarkable Place to Work - General Manager Equity Residential Employee Review

5.0
Apr 18, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Equity has become like a family to me over the last 9+ years. They really care about their employees and the culture is one of self empowerment and total well-being for each of us. Hard work is recognized and promotion opportunities are plentiful. Equity gives you the tools to succeed and help you grow. I wouldn't want to work anywhere else!

Cons

As with most other large corporations, big decisions can take some time to get approved at the top. It's good to think things out to ensure the best outcome, but it can be frustrating sometimes for action oriented personalities.

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Equity Residential Response
7y
Thank you so much for this wonderful endorsement. We are so fortunate to have someone so hardworking, dedicated, and thoughtful as a member of this incredible family. Not only are we inspired by your words, but your tenure alone speaks volumes. You have undoubtedly inspired many others in your time here, and we are so grateful for everything you do as a General Manager for your residents and employees. Keep up the excellent work, and we’ll keep up our commitment to making this a place you’re proud to call home!

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5.0
May 28, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Business Outlook

Pros

great benefits and pay along with culture

Cons

don't have any at the moment

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Equity Residential Response
1mo
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!
2.0
May 7, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Housing discount, strong portfolio exposure, opportunity to work across multiple communities, and valuable experience in a fast-paced leasing environment.

Cons

Management loves to preach “teamwork” until something goes wrong, then suddenly it’s every employee for themselves. Very documentation-heavy culture where certain managers seem to enjoy writing people up more than actually developing talent. Communication is inconsistent, accountability is selective, and favoritism is hard to ignore. Commission structure is shockingly low for the workload and expectations. Leadership often presents itself as organized and supportive, but behind the scenes there’s a lot of blame-shifting, targeting of employees, and policy confusion — especially regarding employee housing and lease transitions. My own experience at the end of my employee lease felt retaliatory and left a very negative impression.

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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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