Equity has not combined their PTO to include both vacation and sick time, so employees who are not ill often lose these hours when they leave the company. The bottom line-driven operation style of the company creates a "no money to do that" mentality for its employees and residents. Smaller communities are given an inordinately small budget for resident functions and prospect refreshments. Managers often have to get creative and solicit vendors to fund these events, which can come off as cheap and uninspired. Capital projects are often scaled back so far from their original concept that site staff members are confused and unprepared on how to share the message with prospective and current residents. Human Resources team members are not in place to protect team members, but rather to protect the company. Exit interviews are held sporadically without a real intention to resolve issues. Instead, they are mere formalities and an opportunity to scout for detractors. Renewal conversations can be difficult with existing residents, because Equity often asks for higher increases than market conditions would seem to allow. Property Manager's opinions are footnotes to the greater conversation on pricing and it is rare that your thoughts create change. Managers are responsible for a budget that they do not help to create. You are only allowed to make suggestions or requests.
