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
3.0
Jul 10, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Prime working location and benefits

Cons

- Infinitesimal Raises - One-sided Town halls - Work politics matter more than Job performance

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Equity Residential Response
2y
Thank you for sharing your feedback about your experience working with us. We appreciate your perspective as a former employee, and would like to address the concerns you have raised. We understand the importance of fair compensation and recognizing employee contributions. While the size of an employee’s raise and/or bonus may be influenced by various factors such as company performance and market conditions, we continuously review our compensation practices to ensure they align with industry standards and appropriately reward employees for their efforts. We apologize if you felt that during your time with us, that our town halls were one-sided. We believe in open and transparent communication, and we value the input and feedback of our employees. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone's voice is heard and taken into consideration and will evaluate our town hall practices to ensure that they provide a balanced platform for discussions and the exchange of ideas. Equity Residential is committed to fostering a fair and merit-based culture where job performance is the primary criterion for growth and recognition. We encourage employees to focus on their professional growth and seek opportunities to showcase their skills and achievements. Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts, we always appreciate hearing from former employees.
4.0
Jul 10, 2023

Good Company

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good company to work for

Cons

Over worked, no work life balance

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Equity Residential Response
2y
Thank you for taking the time to comment. We see that you're a former employee and appreciate you sharing your feedback from your experiences 4+ years ago, as we continuously strive to create a positive work environment that promotes work-life balance and effective communication. Work-life balance is a top priority at Equity Residential, and we understand the importance of maintaining a healthy equilibrium between work responsibilities and personal well-being. We continuously evaluate our policies and practices to ensure that employees have the necessary tools, resources, and support to manage their workload effectively and find a balance that works for them. Regarding communication, we recognize its significance in fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. We are committed to continuously improving our communication channels and processes to enhance transparency, clarity, and timely dissemination of information. We encourage employees to share their specific concerns and suggestions openly, and we will work diligently to address any communication gaps that may exist.
2.0
Jul 7, 2023

Difficult experience

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Some great people; strong company culture and values “on paper”; benefits

Cons

Some in leadership roles dont align with those company values in practice (inclusion, team work, doing the right thing, etc) and unprofessional/disrespectful behavior is tolerated in some spaces. Low compensation and insufficient raises for market

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Equity Residential Response
2y
Thank you for sharing your feedback about your experience working at Equity Residential. We strive to provide competitive compensation packages and opportunities for growth to all employees. We will take your feedback into consideration, as we are always reevaluating our current practices to ensure that we are meeting the needs and expectations of our employees. Please know that we are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all employees feel valued, heard and respected. Thank you again for taking the time to comment.
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