Left bad taste in my mouth.. - Anonymous employee Equity Residential Employee Review

3.0
Dec 9, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

During the first 4 years of my career at EQR, I learned a lot. I had amazing mentors who actually took the time to teach you and to make sure you had the tools to succeed. The first 4 years set the platform for my career.. and then management changed. I am happy for what I did learn and happy for the opportunities presented.

Cons

There is a pretty big disconnect between on-site sales and corporate. Integrity is lacking in the NY market causing some major on-boarding issues. They are no longer willing to compensate for hard work. Doing the right thing no longer matters. Was with them for 7 years!

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Equity Residential Response
10y
Thank you for taking the time to review your experience with Equity Residential. We strive to provide the best experience for our employees and we’re sorry if do not feel as if we accomplished that for you. Employees are always encouraged to share feedback as we take every insight and suggestion into consideration. If you have specific examples of where you think we fell short that you would like to discuss with Human Resources, you can call our corporate Human Resources department at 312-928-1184.

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Pros

great benefits and pay along with culture

Cons

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Equity Residential Response
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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!
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Pros

Housing discount, strong portfolio exposure, opportunity to work across multiple communities, and valuable experience in a fast-paced leasing environment.

Cons

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Equity Residential Response
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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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