From Candidate to Team Member — A Seamless Journey - Benefits Manager Equity Residential Employee Review

5.0
24 Sept 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

From the application to the interview stage, Equity Residential moves impressively fast. As a candidate, I truly appreciated the efficiency — no endless interview rounds or long periods of silence. The background check was quick and straightforward, and the entire hiring process felt streamlined and respectful of my time. Equity Residential also offers a very generous benefits package, which shows they genuinely prioritize employee wellbeing. From day one, I felt welcomed, supported, and set up for success. My onboarding experience has been nothing short of exceptional.

Cons

The only slight hiccup during my onboarding was with the preboarding team’s communication. I had a few questions but didn’t receive a response when reaching out from my external email, which made it a bit challenging to get the information I needed. That said, I was able to quickly resolve everything by calling directly. It’s a very minor issue in what was otherwise an exceptionally smooth and positive onboarding experience.

avatar
Equity Residential Response
9mo
Thank you for sharing such thoughtful feedback and for highlighting your journey from candidate to team member. We’re thrilled to hear that your hiring and onboarding experience was smooth, efficient, and welcoming—it’s important to us that every step feels respectful of a candidate’s time and sets the stage for success. We also appreciate your note about communication with the preboarding team. Insights like this are valuable, and we’ll use your feedback to strengthen how we connect with future new hires during this stage. We’re so glad to have you on the team and look forward to supporting your growth and contributions at Equity Residential!

Explore other reviews about Equity Residential

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

avatar
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 June 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.

avatar
Equity Residential Response
2d
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.
See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All