Equity Residential reviews

4.0

76% would recommend to a friend

(1,121 total reviews)
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Mark Parrell

87% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

Equity Residential has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,121 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Equity Residential employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Real Estate industry (3.6 stars).

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1K reviews
5.0
Oct 26, 2018

Leasing Consultabt

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Large company with unimaginable structure and training programs.

Cons

Not in my area.

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Equity Residential Response
7y
Hi there, and thank you for sharing your thoughts! We're so glad you enjoyed your time with us, and we hope you are still enjoying the ride in your new endeavors.
2.0
Oct 23, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Equity Residential has the art and science of property management dialed in and is constantly improving the processes.

Cons

The RM team is dismissive, avoids onsite issues resolution and considers manipulation a management tool.

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Equity Residential Response
7y
We appreciate you taking the time to offer your constructive feedback, although it is difficult to hear. The culture and environment you described is not aligned with our goals or intent as a company, and we assure you that our HR department is always here to listen and to advocate for employees. If you have additional insight you would like to share, we hope you will consider reaching back out so we can better address your specific concerns. We wish you the best.
4.0
Oct 7, 2018

Great Company issues with Management

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Worked at Equity almost 5 years, Great Benefits, 401 K, medical, dental, Awesome Events for Employees Great advancements opportunities.

Cons

Untrustworthy managers and inappropriate items dealt with HR,needed distance.

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Equity Residential Response
7y
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We appreciate your 5 years of tenure and are glad to see that your reflections of your time with us are positive overall. We are, however, disappointed to hear about your experience with some of our leaders. We know what an important role our managers play in the success of our company and the engagement and motivation of their teams, and we strive to put the right people in place and give them the right tools to lead successfully and with integrity. We would like to hear more about the concerns you have mentioned, and urge you to contact your former HR Director at 206-508-0460. Thank you again for your time and your feedback, and we wish you the best.
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