Good for the experience to put on your resume. - Union Porter Equity Residential Employee Review

2.0
Nov 17, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-good pay (32bj union) -union, good benefits -ok residents -Christmas money

Cons

- toxic - very toxic -poor management. No managerial skills what so ever. Been in two buildings, both exactly the same. - must be a kiss up to be in good standings. - being outspoken an knowledgeable makes you the black sheep. - coworkers, gossip all day. Do anything to get you in trouble if you are not on the same page as them. -majority of coworkers were illiterate, literally. They were still praised for doin nothing - working hard won’t get you noticed, kissing up will. - if you are a porter, you will do every job in the building, an not get no credit, or even a thank you. - expect you to go above and beyond, but is never reciprocated. - will talk promotions to you everyday, but will not move you up, unless you’re kissing major up, or you are family. - ECT, ECT.

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Equity Residential Response
4y
Thank you for the review! We know that this year has been trying and our Team is focused on sourcing and finding the best talent to fully staff all of our communities. We encourage you to utilize the EAP lines and benefits package the Equity has available to their employees through the Total Wellbeing portal, as well. We are so happy to have you as part of the Equity family and thank you for helping us to keep the company culture something that is praiseworthy from our employees!

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5.0
May 28, 2026
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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
1mo
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
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
2mo
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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