Micromanaging / poor culture - Anonymous employee Equity Resources Employee Review

1.0
8 Aug 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Coworkers are helpful, remote work is available, and the company did not lay off employees en masse when other mortgage companies did.

Cons

The company culture has declined over the past several years and has reached a new low. The management team is poorly trained and lacks sufficient experience from other companies to lead effectively. Last year, they implemented a strict camera-on policy for Microsoft Teams and have now announced the addition of employee productivity tracking software called ActiveTrak for all Operations employees. The company has a serious micromanagement problem. How are employees supposed to perform at their best if they face constant pressure from having every second of their day tracked and rated? The management team seems oblivious to how their actions and policies are perceived by others in the company. I would not recommend working here unless you enjoy being overworked and micromanaged like a child.

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Equity Resources Response
8mo
Thank you for sharing your experience and for your years of service with Equity Resources—we truly value your commitment and contributions. We’re sorry to hear that those changes have negatively impacted your experience working with us. We continuously work with managers to identify training gaps and improve leadership effectiveness. Our “camera on” policy was introduced to strengthen communication and collaboration which we felt dipped in our remote/hybrid environment, and ActivTrak is used to help identify workflow inefficiencies, prevent burnout by balancing workloads, and enhance security efforts - not to monitor every action. We hope our actions have demonstrated this to you since the implementation. Your feedback is important, and we’re committed to creating a culture of trust and transparency. If you're open to sharing more, we’d appreciate the opportunity to speak directly and address these concerns with our leadership team. Please feel free to reach out to us at HR@callequity.net.

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5.0
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Pros

Company recognizes the need for work life balance and prioritizes flexibility for its employees. It truly does feel like the owner cares for each of his employees’ wellbeing both financially and personally.

Cons

There is some politics in a smaller company, which is present here.

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Equity Resources Response
8mo
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review and for highlighting the strengths of our leadership and our priority for work-life balance. We’re proud to offer a supportive environment where employees feel valued and cared for, and it’s great to hear that reflected in your experience. We understand that, as a smaller company, office politics can sometimes surface, and we’re committed to maintaining transparency and fairness across all teams. Your advice to continue listening to peer feedback and offering meaningful perks is well taken—we believe that employee input is essential to our growth and success. Thank you for being a part of our team and for helping us continue to improve!
2.0
4 Sept 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

No weekends, mandatory overtime was rare, unique small company perks. They hired a lot of people who might not have had office experience, but are bright and ambitious. It can be a good entry level opportunity.

Cons

They micromanage their employees. Employees were expected to refill their coffee or use the restroom only during breaks. Starting pay was low and raises were small. No opportunity for advancement. Pay would vary depending on the employee even if they were doing the same job. The goals for bonuses were not achievable. High turnover. There are a lot of relatives and favoritism.

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Equity Resources Response
8mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We genuinely appreciate all feedback—positive and constructive—as it helps us grow and improve. We’re sorry to hear that aspects of your experience didn’t meet expectations. We understand how important autonomy, fair compensation and career growth are to our team members. While we do have structured break policies to ensure fairness and coverage, employees do have the flexibility to split their 15-minute paid breaks into smaller segments if that better suits their needs. We also offer flexibility in lunch duration – 30-minutes or an hour lunch – to accommodate different preferences. For compensation, we regularly review market data to ensure our pay ranges are competitive and equitable. Differences in starting pay may reflect variations in experience, skills, or role responsibilities, but we strive to maintain fairness across the board. We also encourage internal mobility and actively consider both internal and external candidates for new opportunities. We recognize that perceptions of favoritism and limited advancement can be frustrating, and we’re committed to fostering a culture of fairness, transparency, and continuous improvement. Your feedback helps us reflect on how we can do better. We appreciate your insights and welcome further feedback at HR@callequity.net. Thank you again for helping us grow!
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