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

2.0
17 Nov 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
28 May 2026
Anonymous employee
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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
3w
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!
1.0
19 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The communities are physically nice

Cons

The biggest problem is the current tour policy is sheer insanity. On-site staff are already burning out by headcount being reduced whenever possible, and on top of it, they have made tours unlimited (5 tours can be booked at once, and this can happen every 30 minutes, even for 1 person working). Leasing agents and on-site staff are going to leave, burn out, continue calling out causing further short staffing. PLEASE do something about this policy before our office staff disintegrates, it is truly awful.

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Equity Residential Response
6d
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for your continued contributions to Equity Residential. We appreciate your recognition of our communities and the care that onsite teams put into creating positive experiences for residents every day. We're sorry to hear about your concerns regarding tour scheduling, staffing levels, workload, and the impact these changes may be having on employees and residents. We understand that onsite teams play a critical role in our success, and feedback about operational processes, resource allocation, and employee experience is important. We appreciate you sharing your perspective and specific concerns. Input from our onsite teams helps inform ongoing conversations about how we support employees while continuing to meet the needs of our residents and communities. We also encourage you to continue sharing your feedback with your HR Business Partner, leadership team, or through our confidential Call to Action Hotline (800-231-5699 or CallToActionHotline.com) so concerns can be reviewed through the appropriate channels. Thank you again for your honesty and feedback. We value the work our onsite teams do each day and appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
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