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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5.0
Apr 15, 2018
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Pros

A true commitment to its employees, residents, and shareholders. A beautiful portfolio of apartment homes in gorgeous locations. A challenging yet rewarding job where hard work is recognized. A fun place to work where no day is the same!

Cons

The con that comes to mind doesn't lie so much in a negative characteristic of the company, but more so in the challenges the company faces, specifically in finding and keeping great employees. Equity Residential is known to produce some great talent, so other companies are always looking to hire our people. This challenge creates some strains on the organization in terms of staffing. though I don't believe this is unique to our company.

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Equity Residential Response
7y
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this thoughtful, truthful, and uplifting message. As one of our Regional Managers, your role is such a critical one — not just because of the operational initiatives you are leading and the results you are delivering, but moreover for the leadership you provide to the countless employees who are modeling their own behaviors and attitudes after yours. Based on what we have read here, you a clearly a leader who motivates and empowers your teams, and we can’t thank you enough for that. Thank you for all that you do to continue to lead us to success in the midst of the challenging conditions you mentioned. We are grateful to you for your 10 years of service, and look forward to many more!
5.0
Apr 14, 2018

CULTURE! Can’t beat it!

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Pros

Senior management and executive leadership that truly listens and cares about creating an inclusive culture where all employees are encouraged to have a voice. Self empowerment is promoted; the growth of your career is in your hands if you take ownership.

Cons

Can staff field positions a little lean; when there is turnover it can be very challenging to continue to operate at the same capacity. This is the case for not only on site positions but at the regional level as well.

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Equity Residential Response
7y
We couldn’t agree with you more about the powerful, one of a kind culture here. There’s just something about Equity, and that something is driven, engaged, hardworking employees like you. We are so happy that you feel empowered; please keep championing that message with your colleagues, and keep sharing your thoughts and feedback as you grow your career. We also agree with you that staffing can feel lean at times - particularly in the busy summer season. While in a way, it comes with the territory of being a publicly traded company that must always weigh business needs with a return on investment for shareholders, we also know how important it is for you to have the resources to do your job well, so staffing levels are always top of mind for us and are frequently evaluated and discussed. We have attempted to offset this challenge in recent years by hiring additional floaters in the summer months, but we know it’s still a challenge for both the field and corporate departments. We are committed to continuing to evaluate staffing models and resources, and we hope you will commit to continue to speaking up as an advocate, brand ambassador, and valued employee with great ideas. Thank you for all that you do!
5.0
Apr 13, 2018

Great Company

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Pros

Great company! Advancement opportunities if you are motivated. Many great positions in my area are filled by internal applicants. Lots of metrics but with clear direction and measurement standards. Great bosses in the field. Very supportive. Hard work and achievements are recognized often. Amazing training program when you start and throughout your time.

Cons

It has mostly been a great experience. The only cons I have experienced would be that off site training is often far and the hiring process can be lengthy

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Equity Residential Response
7y
Thank you so much for your insight and for the uplifting message! We realize that as a company, we have high expectations of our employees and that we ask you to juggle a lot. But we firmly believe that the fact that working here means being surrounded by other talented employees who pride themselves on hard work - and that is what makes this company great. We can’t thank you enough for all that you do - keep up the great work, and thank you for your 5 years of service!
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