Promising but Ultimately disapp - Business Systems Analyst Equity Residential Employee Review

3.0
10 Jul 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.

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5.0
28 May 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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
7 May 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
1mo
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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