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
Sep 13, 2023

Great experience!

Anonymous employee
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Pros

My experience so far at Equity has been amazing! The team dynamics and company culture are outstanding and they offer flexibility with the hybrid schedule. The office environment is not just productive but also great for socializing with coworkers. Might I add that the Chicago office is beautiful as well. The leadership team promotes work-life balance and invests in professional growth. Overall, Equity is a great place to work, and I'm excited about the future here!

Cons

There are no cons so far.

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Equity Residential Response
2y
Thank you for sharing your fantastic experience at Equity Residential! We are delighted to hear that you have had such a positive and fulfilling time with us, and appreciate your 5 star review. It's wonderful to know that you appreciate our team dynamics and company culture - promoting work-life balance and investing in professional growth are fundamental to our values, and we're thrilled that you recognize and benefit from these aspects of our company. Your enthusiasm about Equity Residential being a great place to work and your excitement for the future with us are greatly appreciated. Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts!
5.0
Sep 2, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Every day you learn something different. That will help you grow as a person and a great maintenance technician.

Cons

On call after hours can be stressful but we’ll pay .

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Equity Residential Response
2y
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're pleased to hear that you find your role as a Maintenance Technician to be a continuous learning opportunity that helps you grow both personally and professionally. We understand that being on call after hours can at times be stressful, and we appreciate your dedication to this aspect of your role. Equity Residential strongly believes in creating a work environment where everyone feels supported and valued. We will continue to prioritize effective communication and support for our team members. Thank you for your commitment to your role and your valuable insights. We appreciate your contributions to our team.
1.0
Sep 2, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Nice coworkers, decent autonomy but depends on your boss

Cons

Impossible to move up (unless you work onsite). Look at how many years people stay in their corporate role without a promotion.

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Equity Residential Response
2y
Thank you for sharing your perspectives with us. We're pleased to hear that you've had positive interactions with your coworkers and have experienced a level of autonomy in your role. We also appreciate your candid feedback about advancement opportunities. Equity Residential understands how important career growth is to our employees; our goal is to provide career development resources that are designed with transparency, equity and opportunity, and have many platforms and courses available for our employees to participate in to achieve this. Please know that your feedback as a former employee is important to us, as we work towards providing a fulfilling and rewarding work experience for all our employees. We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors.
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