UDR Culture | Comparably
UDR Claimed Company
Exceptional Locations Stylish Living For more than 45 years, UDR (which has also been known over the years as United Dominion Realty Trust® and United Dominion Residential Communities) has focused on providing distinctive, high-quality apartment homes paired with exemplary service and amenities. Our apartment communities are situated in some of the country’s most desirable locations, from New York’s Upper West Side to San Francisco’s Mission Bay District, and hundreds of great neighborhoods in between. Places that have it all: First-rate shopping, superb restaurants, lively nightlife options, access to thriving business centers. And—best of all—a beautiful apartment in a one-of-a-kind community setting to call your own. read more
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RATINGS
232

UDR Company Culture

UDR Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
A+
4.7/5

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

UDR CEO

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Thomas Toomey UDR's CEO
Thomas Toomey
88 /100

Diversity at UDR

Women at UDR

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A+

Women at UDR have rated Compensation, Happiness, and Team as the highest categories they have scored

UDR eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
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Recommend to a Friend?

75

UDR employees are 75% more likely to recommend UDR as a great place to work

75%Promoters
25%Passives
0%Detractors

Working at UDR

Working at UDR is rated highly by 8 employees, across various culture dimensions. UDR employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Executive Team categories, putting UDR’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 10% compared to other companies in Denver. See below in detail how working at UDR was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at UDR

A+

Overall Company Culture at UDR is rated A+

Last updated months ago

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5%

UDR ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 8 Employees

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HR85

UDR Employee Reviews

Out of 52 UDR employee reviews, 100% were positive.

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Constructive Feedback0%

Positive Reviews From UDR Employees

  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    They will jump in and help out when needed.
  • What makes you most happy at work?
    The opportunity to work on exciting new projects and collaborate with my coworkers.
  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    My coworkers are the best! We have a great team. Everyone is willing to help each other and collaborate.

UDR Company Information

UDR Company Overview

Exceptional Locations Stylish Living For more than 45 years, UDR (which has also been known over the years as United Dominion Realty Trust® and United Dominion Residential Communities) has focused on providing distinctive, high-quality apartment homes paired with exemplary service and amenities. Our apartment communities are situated in some of the country’s most desirable locations, from New York’s Upper West Side to San Francisco’s Mission Bay District, and hundreds of great neighborhoods in between. Places that have it all: First-rate shopping, superb restaurants, lively nightlife options, access to thriving business centers. And—best of all—a beautiful apartment in a one-of-a-kind community setting to call your own.

UDR was founded in 1972 and its current CEO is Thomas Toomey. Since its inception 54 years ago, UDR has grown to 1285 employees.

UDR Mission, Vision & Values

UDR Vision Statement

UDR Sustainability Initiatives Committed to Reducing our Environmental Impact. At UDR, we’re doing our part to reduce the impact we have on climate change; through implementing energy-efficient measures. Environmental responsibility is core to our business and a critical part of creating sustainable communities. This is why we integrate our sustainability initiatives with our design, development, and operations activities.

UDR Mission & Values

  • Respect
  • Integrity
  • Teamwork
  • Ownership
  • Growth

Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at UDR

At UDR, we understand the impact our business can have on the environment and upon our stakeholders. Our ESG efforts assist us in identifying and managing our sustainability risks and opportunities. Our ESG improvements are designed to improve operational quality, improve associate and resident retention, and reduce our impact on the environment.

The 2021 ESG Report describes our work in environmental sustainability, our commitment to community and relationships, and our dedication to sound corporate governance.

Committed to Reducing our Environmental Impact
At UDR, we’re doing our part to reduce the impact we have on climate change; through implementing energy-efficient measures. Environmental responsibility is core to our business and a critical part of creating sustainable communities. This is why we integrate our sustainability initiatives with our design, development, and operations activities.

Headquarter1745 Shea Center Dr
Littleton, CO 80129
United States of America
Websitewww.udr.com/
Founding Date1972
Tel1(720) 283-6120
Company StatusPublic
StockUDR
Jobswww.udr.com/careers
Social Sites
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
UDR employees generally work 9.3 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at UDR report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
100% of UDR employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
UDR employees most often take 10-15 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
100% of UDR employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
UDR employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
100% of UDR employees call their work environment positive
Environment

UDR Employees

UDR has 1285 employees. 8 employees at UDR have reviewed UDR across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.

Overall, the 8 UDR employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at UDR are extremely happy with their total compensation at UDR, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at UDR are extremely happy with their team. 8 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+.

The majority of employees at UDR believe the environment at UDR is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at UDR is comfortably fast. About 37% of the employees at UDR work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at UDR are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining UDR - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Denver about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Denver employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 75% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

UDR KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of UDR's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 8 UDR employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 8 have said yes.

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Yes100%
No0%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
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Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

UDR CEO & Leadership

UDR CEO - Thomas Toomey

Thomas Toomey UDR's CEO
88 /100

Thomas’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Denver. UDR’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Caucasian employees, employees with Over 10 Years experience, and employees in the HR department. However, Female employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Under Toomey’s leadership, UDR employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Executive Team. Professional Development and Environment are two areas, according to respondents, where UDR could stand to see real improvement.

UDR Leadership

The UDR Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Thomas Toomey, Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President Jerry A. Davis CPA, and Senior Executive Vice President, Corporate Compliance Officer and Secretary Warren L. Troupe J.D.

  • Thomas Toomey  CEO / President

    Thomas Toomey CEO / President

    Mr. Thomas W. Toomey, also known as Tom, has been Chief Executive Officer, President and a Director of UDR, Inc. since... read more

  • Jerry A. Davis CPA Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President

    Mr. Jerry A. Davis, CPA, has been the Chief Operating Officer at UDR Inc. since February 13, 2013. Mr. Davis has been... read more

  • Warren L. Troupe J.D. Senior Executive Vice President, Corporate Compliance Officer and Secretary

    Mr. Warren L. Troupe, J.D. has been Senior Executive Vice President of UDR, Inc. since March 2008 and as its Secretary... read more

  • Doug Walker Sr. Vice President - Transactions

    Doug Walker serves as the Sr. Vice President - Transactions of UDR.

  • Cindy Shepardson Vice President, Operations

    Cindy Shepardson serves as the Vice President, Operations of UDR. Cindy started at UDR in October of 2018. Cindy... read more

  • Michael Lacy Vice President ‚Äì Property Operations

    Michael Lacy serves as the Vice President – Property Operations of UDR. Michael started at UDR in January of 2016.... read more

  • Katie Miles-ley SVP - Human Resources

    Katie Miles-ley serves as the SVP - Human Resources of UDR.

  • Kathy Clem Vice President, Area Director

    Kathy Clem serves as the Vice President, Area Director of UDR.

  • Chris Johnson VP, Area Director

    Chris Johnson serves as the VP, Area Director of UDR. Chris started at UDR in October of 2018. Chris currently resides... read more

Diversity & Inclusion at UDR

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at UDR across various culture dimensions.

A CULTURE OF INCLUSION,We strive to build an inclusive work environment that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our associates across the country.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 88/100
Department - HR
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

UDR Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Performance Bonus
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Office Perks

  • Company Social Outings

UDR PTO

UDR's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year.

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Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
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No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
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$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Frequently Asked Questions regarding UDR

What is UDR address?

UDR location is at 1745 Shea Center Dr

Who is the CEO of UDR?

UDR CEO is Thomas Toomey, their score by employees is 88

What is UDR eNPS?

The eNPS for UDR is 75

What is UDR revenue?

UDR revenue is $992M

How many employees work in UDR?

UDR has 1285 employees

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