Fantastic Company Fostering Career Growth and Creativity - Multimedia Production Manager Equity Residential Employee Review

5.0
Aug 31, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I have been with Equity over 6 years and still love it. The array of diverse projects I've had the privilege to work on has kept my creativity flowing. The support of both my team and leaders has been instrumental in my growth, enabling me to not only evolve professionally but also ensuring my voice is heard. I feel like I can be myself and there is a fun company culture. I look forward to the exciting chapters ahead.

Cons

The teams run lean so there is a lot of work to do

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Equity Residential Response
2y
Thank you for your outstanding review and your dedication to Equity for the past six plus years. We're thrilled to hear that you've had such a positive experience and that you find our company to be a place where your creativity can thrive. Your acknowledgment of the diverse projects, team support, and leadership's role in your growth is truly appreciated. Equity Residential believes in fostering a work environment where everyone's voice is valued, and it's wonderful to hear that you feel heard and can be yourself. We also value your input about lean teams and the balance of workload. Please know that Equity Residential is continuously reviewing ways to manage workloads effectively while ensuring our employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.We understand the importance of flexibility in today's world, and we will continue to evaluate opportunities to adapt our policies accordingly. Thank you for being a valued member of our team. Your feedback and dedication are instrumental in helping us create a workplace that supports career growth, creativity, and work-life balance.

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5.0
May 28, 2026
Anonymous employee
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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
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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

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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