Walnut Creek, CA - For the fourth consecutive year, Sequoia has been named a 2025 Fortune Best Workplace in the Bay Area ranking 30th overall in the small/medium category. This recognition celebrates organizations that excel in creating positive, inclusive, and engaging work environments, and Sequoia is proud to be among those recognized.
Sequoia continues to stand out as a top Bay Area employer by putting its team members first and prioritizing well-being, growth, and connection. From well-rounded wellness programs and ongoing training opportunities to competitive compensation and a people-first culture, Sequoia invests in the personal and professional success of its team members. It is no surprise that 92% of Sequoia team members say that Sequoia is a great place to work, far above the national average of 57%. According to data from the Great Place To Work Trust Index survey, Sequoia team members consistently highlight key values like team, balance, purpose, and community as part of what makes it a great place to build a career.
"Thank you, Fortune and Great Place to Work, for recognizing Sequoia as a Best Workplace in the Bay Area for 2025,” says Justin Choi, Sr. Director of Marketing & Technology at Sequoia. “Being amongst the region’s top organizations year after year is something that we take great pride in and pushes us to continue to look at ways to further improve the experience for our team members. To our team members, thank you for taking pride in what you do, embodying our brand, and creating an award-winning culture. You all are the best!”
To qualify for the Best Workplaces in the Bay Area list, companies must be Great Place to Work Certified, have at least ten team members, and be headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area. View the full list here.
About Sequoia
Sequoia is not just another apartment complex. Sequoia strives to make the ordinary a little more special by inspiring its team members and creating communities where people can expect more out of everyday life. The company believes it's the little things done for both residents and team members that go a long way. Sequoia attracts and retains the top talent in the multifamily housing industry. Its greatest competitive advantage is not found within the brick and mortar of its communities, or even the company, but within the values that each individual brings to the collective team. Sequoia's creative environment and unique culture foster opportunities for growth and success. The team works hard and plays hard, but they do these things together.
Founded in 1986, Sequoia has grown to become one of the largest, privately held organizations of its kind on the West Coast, with more than 14,000 apartment homes throughout California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.
Looking to grow your career at a company that puts its people first? Visit Sequoia’s careers page at: www.sequoiacareers.com
Looking to have Sequoia manage your community? Visit the client services page at: www.elevatetosequoia.com/client-services
About the Fortune Best Workplaces in the Bay Area
Great Place To Work selected the Fortune Best Workplaces in the Bay Area List by surveying companies that together employ more than 8.2 million people in the U.S., with over 1.3 million confidential survey responses received. Of those, more than 80,000 responses were received from employees at companies who were eligible for the 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces in the Bay Area List and these rankings are based on their feedback. Companies must be Great Place To Work Certified™, have at least 10 U.S. employees, and be headquartered in the Bay Area. Read the full methodology.
About Great Place To Work
As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Its proprietary platform and For All™ Model help companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified or receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces™ List.
About Fortune
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