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Principal Financial Group

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Great company, if you happen to be in the right clique... - Sales/Service Principal Financial Group Employee Review

3.0
Apr 6, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Principal used to be a great place to work. They had great benefits and promoted their culture as a positive reason to remain with the company. This was back when they regularly were named one of Forbes "Best Places To Work", in the mid 2000's.

Cons

There's a reason Principal is no longer named on the Forbes list. The atmosphere has really been degraded since 2008. Mid-management has gotten weaker and weaker, while upper management has become more focused on moving the stock price. This has led to a dilemma for many employees: do the right thing for the client and face a backlash from management or toe the company line and leave your professional integrity at the door. Their compensation package tells you all you need to know...

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5.0
Jul 2, 2026
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Pros

Great worklife balance and flexible hours

Cons

Not top end in pay within the industry

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Principal Financial Group Response
5d
We appreciate your feedback! Hearing that you felt supported reinforces what we're proud of—the strong community we've built together.
3.0
Jul 8, 2026
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Pros

Great opportunity to start a career. You can legitamitely move throughout the company starting with this role.

Cons

Bad contact center environment. Back to back calls every day. They only discuss call times and never what leads to the numbers.

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Principal Financial Group Response
2d
Thank you for sharing your experience. Your feedback plays a vital role in helping us improve as an employer.
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