Manager - Manager Equity Residential Employee Review

2.0
Mar 7, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great housing discount and fair paid rate

Cons

Recent change in upper management change the whole company culture of Equity. Micro management and very corporate culture. There are gap now between on site team and Corporate management. We are no longer one team and separation of power. Too much favoritism going on and power house. Equity used to be a great culture but now it is very different. A lot of people feel the same way. Good employees has no future and the quiet one begins leaving company.

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Equity Residential Response
7y
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. Although we are disappointed that your experience with us has gone downhill, we are appreciative of you taking the time to bring it to our attention, and we hope that we will have an opportunity to discuss your feedback directly so that we can make an effort to retain you. Any time a company experiences a change in leadership, whether that is at a regional or national level, we recognize that shift in culture, communication, and overall management style and can take some getting used to for everyone involved — including those new leaders. We have also observed that new leaders at any level tend to ask a lot of questions and dig into processes in an effort to better understand the decisions that were made in the past and that need to be made going forward, which may sometimes come across as overly involved or bordering on micro-management if not explained thoroughly. As we are not aware of the exact details of what you are observing, or in which market/office, we do not know if that is consistent with what you are seeing — but we would love a chance to discuss this with you. Please contact a member of your local Human Resources team if you have more feedback you would like to share. We assure you we are here to listen and hope to improve things for you and your team. Thank you for all that you do.

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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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