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      Company on the decline.... - Anonymous employee Equity Residential Employee Review

      1.0
      Apr 19, 2022
      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      Mostly remote work and fairly independent depending on your manager.

      Cons

      Dramatic cultural shift over last 3 years. Horrible investment officers who would previously not be tolerated were able to keep their jobs and were instead sent to "training" which they again failed (based on coworkers reviews). Sad state of affairs for a once great company. If you are salaried, you will work your fingers to the bone just to be rewarded with an annual raise of 0%. The most you can hope for is 3% every other year at best. That compensation strategy is now reflected in the attitudes of employees. No one gives 110% anymore and people are jumping ship left and right. All competitors pay more than Equity so they no longer attract top talent and they continually understaff. If you are considering working here, ask if your manager and / or immediate coworkers were ever sent to corporate coaching and if they were, RUN. Employer of last resort. There's a reason Avalon and Greystar come to Equity to poach....easy pickings.

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      Equity Residential Response
      4y
      Thank you for sharing your perspectives. What you’ve described doesn’t align with our culture, nor does it align with our compensation philosophy. On the contrary, Equity Residential recognizes the importance of assuring our employees are paid competitively. We have a dedicated Compensation department, composed of talented individuals who are committed to researching industry trends and analyzing industry compensation data pulled from a variety of surveys and sources. The same can be said for our dedicated Organization Talent and Development team, who spend countless hours creating training material that supports Equity Residential’s values. We encourage you to reach out to your Community/Regional Manager and/or Human Resources team to further discuss any questions or concerns you may have regarding this topic.

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      5.0
      May 28, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      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
      1w
      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
      Multisite leasing consultant
      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
      1mo
      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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