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Gates Hudson

I can sincerely say that, in my experience at least, the only thing about this company that I found to be great are benefits and the pay. Unfortunately, I found that Gates Hudson is a company that seems to be all about numbers and profit and absolutely nothing else. There were many experiences where it was made abundantly clear from corporate and regionals that to them there is no such thing as “life happens.” Providing any kind of work life balance is not a priority to them and at times employees were made to believe that their well being and safety was less important to them than keeping a non essential business open. For example,
When you’re in a state of emergency due to a winter storm and have genuine concerns about getting to work safely, you are told to spend the night in a vacant apartment on a blow up mattress to ensure you are at work rather than risk not being able to come in. Yes, a business has to run and goals need to be met, but with businesses that aren’t absolutely essential you would think there would eventually be an exception. Although no adequate training is given to new hires, there is no shortage in being given unrealistic expectations to be met with little to no support offered. I’m sure the company is great fit for some, but if you are somebody who wants to feel valued, supported and respected at your place of work and not just like a disposable number I would highly recommend seeking employment elsewhere.

I’ve been in this industry for 12 years and GatesHudson is one of the best companies I’ve worked for.  The loyalty here is apparent - many in the company since it began in 1980 and the company has almost doubled in growth in the last two years. Customer-focus and hard work are generously rewarded here and I’ve seen more internal promotions than any other company (leasing to assist, assistant to property manager, manager to regional...and the same on maintenance....or onsite associates also are promoted to corporate levels such as accounting, HR, services/construction, asset management, etc). What is unique about GatesHudson is that it is an all-in-one operation with residential/multifamily management, condo management, commercial management, realty and construction management. So much opportunity to learn, grow and make this your lifelong career home. The people are also innovative and truly care about each other...the company listens to the onsite teams too. There is a yearly awards ceremony and at least monthly training too. 
If you are looking for a solid company with great advancement opportunity, this is it!

What is the best part of working at the company?
The company seemed healthy. Could offer company parties, bday lunches or deserts. Seemed like it was employee focused. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Having to watch people from undercutting one another for their agendas, etc.  It didn't seem like the leadership trusted employees and there was some preferential treatment during the Covid shutdown. Some employees were allowed to work from home while others had to come into the office 3 times a week or more. During the time of Covid it was a scary time. It was not known if coming to the office more regularly would present a risk to one's family. Gates Hudson served a purpose for a couple of years but it was time to leave after 2+ years and it was a good decision. I am much better in my current job. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Fake. Not as employee centric as it first appeared. I said more in the previous question. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Whatever the position entailed.

Working in a compliance role at Gates Hudson was an incredibly frustrating experience. The position was completely misrepresented during the hiring process, with no alignment between what I was told I’d be doing and what actually unfolded. One of the most concerning issues was being expected to report to individuals who had little to no understanding of LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) regulations — a critical area of compliance. This created confusion, inefficiency, and made it nearly impossible to do the job effectively. Leadership lacked direction, priorities changed constantly, and communication was poor across the board. If you’re a compliance professional who values clarity, competence, and a functional reporting structure, I strongly recommend steering clear.

What is the best part of working at the company?
This company does not take care of their employees. You can work as hard as you want but upper management holds your fate in their hands and they will constantly remind you of that.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
They will have you doing a multiple person(s) job and expect the same results as they would if you had additional help. And won’t rush to get you the help you need, and basically DARE you to say anything about it 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Uncaring for the hardworking employees that keep things together. Believe me, to them… your expendable 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Stressful and frustrating. High expectations without the proper bodies to complete the work. And upper management will lie to you and on you to save themselves

No training available if you’re not close to the Fairfax office. Just implemented SOP’s within the last two years but have been in business over forty years - too loosey goosey.

Upper management & most department heads have never worked for other multifamily firms and it shows. Archaic practices and progressive thinking is frowned upon. 

Take on clients without performing due diligences putting onsite team members in unsafe conditions. 

Communication and direction is wishy washy and doesn’t trickle down from the top as it should. 

Worst of all - no fair compensation practices of onsite team members. No annual or quarterly bonuses for Managers or Maintenance Supervisors. No delinquency bonus for Assistant Managers. No cell phone reimbursements or on-call maintenance bonuses. Deplorable for the conditions employees are expected to work under. 

No welcoming to new hires, where is the culture? Or good manners is that how you start your new career. Who you know best describe Gates Hudson so they can move people around that they not do their duties and they always saying I'm just here to do my 8 hours like is a complain to their habitat. By knowing the big fish your job is secure and no one can change this people and also there is no point to have a Boss when they don't follow policy. And by the way they never do any huddles to inform whats going on, People have no intentions on becoming a leader everyone is a follower. No motivation to work or challenges with inexperience personal 
Money is not all people needs, you cannot buy experience in people who doesn't want to teach or coach others. 
Just do your own thing and is all that is ask daily

I could write an entire book on my experience with Gates Hudson and how crooked and deceitful certain people with a large amount of authority can be, especially to their own clients and employees, but ill leave this instead...

• Managers rely on positional authority, whereas leaders exercise interpersonal influence.

• Managers like to control, while leaders inspire trust.

• Managers focus on execution, while leaders focus on developing and empowering others.

• Managers dole out tasks, while leaders share a vision that‘s motivating and meaningful

There are way to many Managers (like the above example) at Gates Hudson and not enough Leaders.

All these companies has their twerk, at the end of the day they give me a forum to enjoy the privilege of serving others with dignity, and respect. Which in turn allows me to lay down and sleep at ease at night, and feel like a good human bean. Points to get into the pearly gates of heaven. At the end of the day it really doesn't matter about the company, it's managers, it's all about you and your purpose. I created a forum to where I can utilize a great deal of my skills and have a freaking blast doing it. Like any place else you will run into the miserable distractions, but that's all part of the journey.

I spent over a month addressing issues that should have been managed beforehand. I encountered resistance from two employees regarding policies and the responsibilities they were willing to accept in their roles. This created an environment characterized by low morale and a lack of team camaraderie. The Regional management has fostered a clique culture to compensate for the absence of effective leadership. As a result of these issues, the attrition rate among managers at this property has skyrocketed. I am confident that, due to the staff's shortcomings, negative attitudes, and lack of respect, you will continue to experience high turnover at this property.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Maintenance technician 4 salaries reported	$20.38 per hour
Leasing consultant 21 salaries reported	$18.83 per hour
Maintenance supervisor 1 salary reported	$27.00 per hour
Property manager 1 salary reported	$70,000 per year
Assistant property manager 1 salary reported	$20.50 per hour

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