Preferred Employer Program
Built by Culture. Designed to Care.
At Thrive Companies, we believe the best communities are built on connection—and that starts with the people who live and work here. Our Preferred Employer Program is designed to make it easier for employees to find a home they love, while giving local businesses an added advantage in attracting and retaining top talent.
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Preferred Employers
Why It’s Great for Employees
Finding the right home can be stressful—our Preferred Employer Program removes some of that pressure by offering exclusive benefits to eligible employees.
What It Means for You:
Lower upfront costs, financial breathing room during your move, and the ability to share the benefit with your coworkers. Our communities are located in vibrant, walkable neighborhoods close to work, dining, and recreation, so your commute and lifestyle just got better.
Half off your security deposit
Upon approved credit; conditions apply
Application fee reimbursed at move-in
(Preferred Employer applicant only)
$300 Preferred Employer credit
Applied to your account on move-in day
$300 one-time referral credit
No limit to submissions and eligible for each coworker you refer
Why It’s Great for Employers
Housing plays a big role in recruiting and retaining great people. By joining Thrive’s Preferred Employer Program, your organization becomes part of a network that directly benefits your team.
We handle the program administration—your HR team simply shares the benefit with eligible employees.
How To Qualify
To be eligible for the Preferred Employer Program:
Provide proof of income (offer letter or pay stub) with your company name and your name at the time of application.
Provide proof of income (offer letter or pay stub) with your company name and your name at the time of application.
Additional Guidelines
Changing to a Preferred Employer mid-lease does not retroactively qualify you for credits or deposit reduction (referral credits may still apply).
Preferred Employer credits cannot be combined with Resident Referral credits.
Security deposit reduction applies only with no additional conditions on approval (guarantor use counts as a condition).
If employed by Ohio State University, you must be wholly employed by OSU (student financial aid, stipends, and fellowships do not qualify).
A maximum of two $300 Preferred Employer credits applies per household, but application fees are reimbursed for all Preferred Employer applicants on the lease.
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Coworker Referral Bonus
Already in a Thrive community through the Preferred Employer Program?
You can earn a $300 one-time credit for each eligible coworker who:
- Lists you as their referrer at the time of application
- Signs a 12-month lease or longer
- Moves in while you’re a current resident
Join The Network
The Preferred Employer Program is your connection to easier, more affordable living in a Thrive community.
Employers: Contact us at info@thrivecos.com to learn how to add your company to our Preferred Employer list.
Employees: View our current communities and start your application today.
Employees: View our current communities and start your application today.
