Many employees feel overworked and underappreciated. While a paycheck ensures survival, it doesn’t provide fulfillment. How can we motivate employees to feel excited about their work, benefiting both them and the business?
Employee morale is essential for success, but most workers earn just enough to get by. They want appreciation, support, and acknowledgment from their employers. Small raises often don’t make a big difference, especially with...Many employees feel overworked and underappreciated. While a paycheck ensures survival, it doesn’t provide fulfillment. How can we motivate employees to feel excited about their work, benefiting both them and the business?
Employee morale is essential for success, but most workers earn just enough to get by. They want appreciation, support, and acknowledgment from their employers. Small raises often don’t make a big difference, especially with rising costs and taxes.
Property management faces high turnover. So, what can employers do to retain employees?
What strategies could your company adopt to stand out and attract loyal employees? Select a poll option or add your own suggestions.
Ideas-
“Employee Appreciation Day” paid day off every 3 months.
4day- 10 hour shifts and one day off during week
Employee of the month- Earns a day off the following month.
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(Yeah, you know me!)"To the left, to the left. All the LVP in the box to the left. Don't you ever for a second get to thinking you're irreplaceable." Bey(ish)"Get on the floor." J. Lo "Rock it. Don't stop it. Everybody get on the floor." Ciara"Just know you're not alone. We're gonna make this place your home." Phillip Phillips"I get to come home to you." John Michael Montgomery"Honey, I'm home, and I've had a hard day" Shania"Ooooo, in my h ...
The demand for student housing may be changing, but one thing hasn't: students still need a place to live. Off-campus apartments are more than just a backup plan—they're often the preferred option. The key? Reaching students where they are, speaking their language, and offering them something they actually want.Here are some creative ways to market your student apartments without sounding like everyone else. 1. Show Up Where Students Scroll Gen ...
Without diving into the politics of it, how do you think the tariffs are going to affect multifamily?
Feel free to expand in the comments. For example, clearly construction and development is going to be much differently impacted than other parts of multifamily.
This has been the hardest week for me. I'm at the point where I am considering letting go of my career goals. My passion and dedication aren't enough in this industry. Either I "play the game" or remain a puppet. Not everyone will understand this... but those who do, what do we do?
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When recession fears rise, budget cuts often follow—and education directors are being asked to make hard choices. Training programs frequently top the list of cuts, especially those perceived as non-essential or deferrable. At first glance, trimming fair housing training may seem like a logical decision. But beneath the surface, that cut often becomes a costly shift—moving risk and liability into a company's blind spot.Fair housing training isn't ...
Does anyone use a decibel meter for noise complaints in apartments? If so, do which one do you use, and what do you consider an acceptable level?
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I get that most PET owners think of their four-legged furries as part of the family. But this is entirely different from an assistive animal, support animal, service animal. Groups like this one are harming the industry and ultimately the renters that they proclaim to be helping skirt the system.
The Strategic Integration of Brand Identity and Interior Design in Multifamily PropertiesIn today's competitive multifamily housing market, the integration of branding and interior design has become essential for property success. This strategic alignment creates immersive living experiences that not only attract ideal residents but also increase retention rates and property value. In collaboration with MaxRent Designs, we explore how this powerf ...
Hi, I have a resident that wants to change the flooring in her apartment from carpet to LVP. I could use some advice on how to handle this please.
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Recently found out that no screening provider pulls from a federal level, only national level for criminal background. Federal is an option, however the credentials only searching by the name don’t give the best results so they choose not to do it. What does your policies look like when knowing you’ve had a conversation with someone that has a criminal past not show up on the national level but a quick google search will provide an article?
I’ve been preaching this to my clients lately — now more than ever, property owners need solid maintenance protocols in place.
With some policies reducing the prompt payment clause to just 180 days, it’s critical to act fast after a storm. If your property has taken any damage, don’t wait — get it inspected.
That’s why we now offer pre-loss inspections and a full assessment of what your policy requires before you ever need to file a claim.
✅ Be...I’ve been preaching this to my clients lately — now more than ever, property owners need solid maintenance protocols in place.
With some policies reducing the prompt payment clause to just 180 days, it’s critical to act fast after a storm. If your property has taken any damage, don’t wait — get it inspected.
That’s why we now offer pre-loss inspections and a full assessment of what your policy requires before you ever need to file a claim.
✅ Be proactive
✅ Document properly
✅ Know your responsibilities
It’s not just about being covered—it’s about being prepared.
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In today's rental housing landscape, high-vacancy markets can feel like quicksand for property managers and owners. Just when you think you've gained solid footing with your marketing strategy, the ground shifts beneath you as new developments open their doors or economic factors change the game.Recent industry data shows occupancy benchmarks dropping in many markets, with some regions seeing vacancy rates climb past 15%. This isn't just a statis ...
What do y’all store your past resident files in? I’ve been doing bankers boxes. Any other suggestions?
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Pet insurance
Birthday PTO
Sabbatical or paid vacation up to $X after 10 years
A company that doesn't look for ways to not pay out earned bonuses 😒
Quarterly charitable days. Close up shop & spend the work day volunteering together as a regular occurrence
32-hour work week
Mon-Fri 9-5
18 days off per year
Great pay + benefits + bonuses
The only thing we are working to improve on is a Simple IRA and we are almost ready to roll that out too.
I personally try to thank my staff everyday for their work and let them know how needed they are.
I will also stay late to close shop on Fridays and will allow them to leave early if they are not needed. It might just be 30 minutes earlier, but I think it matters to them.
We also host employee lunches from time to time. (About 4x per year)
All that adds up to a pretty good company culture, IMO
It is NOT about drill sergeant boot camp mentality.
I will jump in deep...do you raise people up to your standards, or do you look for paths of lease resistance ?