The 6,000 employees of Equity Residential are building a business together, one community at a time. So we build our teams with people who are energetic, business minded and service oriented and who love challenge, variety and opportunities.
More often than not, we've found that the people who are most successful at Equity - regardless of job title or level of experience - are those who practice several time-tested "rules" of good business. We value and reward these qualities. We call them our "10 Ways To Be a Winner":
Question authority.
When something appears inefficient, ineffective or just plain wrong, challenge the direction, propose a better way and help us make the right decision.
Take educated risks.
Question traditional ways of doing things, estimate the upside - and consider the downside - of trying something new. If the good outweighs the bad, go for it!
Test your limits.
Winners don't settle. They continually push themselves past their present "comfort zone," trying more challenging things and reaching new levels of success. We can't grow unless you grow.
Listen, don't just hear.
Listening is a skill few people have mastered. It means giving someone your full attention, taking in - and acknowledging - what they're saying. Words are wasted on people who only hear and don't listen.
Share knowledge.
If we're not sharing knowledge with our co-workers, we're not doing our jobs. Some believe if they hold all the "knowledge cards," they have job security. These people wind up compromising themselves, their co-workers and the company. Be a student and a teacher every day.
Walk the talk.
Do what you say. Practice what you preach.
See the glass half full.
You can choose to see the glass half full each day, or you can choose to see it half empty. Be optimistic, maintain a positive attitude, and "whistle while you work." Even the most mundane and difficult tasks won't seem so bad, and people will like being around you more.
Do the right thing.
Let your conscience and your good sense be your guide. Weigh all the alternatives, listen to all opinions, then make the right decision. Exercising good judgment and maintaining the highest ethical standards are the cornerstone of Equity's long-term success.
Share the spotlight.
Our own success usually involves the efforts of others around us. Recognize those people who have contributed to your success. They'll feel appreciated, and you will have gained their respect.
Enjoy the ride.
When you consider the time you spend in the workplace, it's important that you like what you're doing and that you're having a good time. If you're not having fun in your job, change it.
These "10 Ways" are what the Equity experience is all about. If they appeal to you, then we think you will enjoy the Equity experience.
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