ESSEX cares ABOUT
VALUES & CULTURE
Our company values drive our day-to-day behaviors as we aim to create a better and more progressive workplace. We are focused on promoting a sense of community while supporting a diverse, inclusive, and engaged workforce.
Act with Integrity
Integrity is defined as the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. At Essex, we take pride in doing the right thing by keeping our word, taking responsibility for our personal actions, and treating people with kindness.
Care About What Matters
Essex promotes a culture that is enduring and passionate in our commitment to greatness. As a company, we care about our residents, employees, and shareholders, and we strive to uphold our day-to-day values in our interaction with others.
Lead at Every Level
Leading at every level can apply to anyone, no matter what position or title they hold. Every one of our Essex employees has an opportunity to lead, whether by leading a team or by being a self-starter, leading by example to positively influence those around them.
Do Right with Urgency
Doing right with urgency doesn’t just mean working to complete tasks quickly. In order to successfully accomplish our goals, both immediate and long term, we strive to apply prioritization and a sense of purpose to our daily tasks.
Seek Fairness
Seeking fairness is desiring to obtain and achieve impartial and just treatment without bias. At Essex, we believe everyone deserves fair and equal treatment. By keeping an open mind and allowing ourselves to explore fresh perspectives, we create an environment in which fairness can thrive.
Inclusion and Belonging
We believe Inclusion and Belonging is a key driver of innovation and collaboration. Essex employees, their backgrounds, experiences, and talents are the foundation of our advantage. Our diverse team includes veterans, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and persons of all colors, ages, and genders.
Essex’s Inclusion and Impact team acts to foster the safety, inclusion, and celebration of the varying intersectional identities of our team. This team aims to deliver expansive education and events to create a sum greater than its parts.
Through employee-led resource groups, which are open to all employees, associates can come together over common interests with the goal of sharing their experiences and promoting awareness and learning.
Rainbow Alliance
Rainbow Alliance aims to create and nurture a personal network for all Essex associates while focusing on inclusion and belonging for LGBTQ+ team members.
Women at Essex
Women at Essex strives to foster a sense of community and inclusion for all Essex associates through discussions and activities that are intended to engage, educate, enable, and empower
Leafy Workspace
Leafy Workspace is dedicated to promoting sustainability by supporting more environmentally responsible work environments through education and shared experiences.
Our Values Drive What We Do
We're committed to fostering a culture focused on employee engagement. We do so by creating a workplace that celebrates diversity and prioritizes the overall well-being of our team members and our community.
Promoting a culture of caring is a priority for us, which is why our Essex Volunteer Policy permits eligible associates to take up to eight (8) paid work hours per calendar year to participate with a qualified volunteer organization.
In addition to our ERGs, we support inclusion and belonging through shared resources, hosting quarterly keynote speakers, participating in community events, training for our associates, and by improving communication with bilingual translation and closed captioning during companywide events.