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Principal Financial Group

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Principal Financial Group reviews

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(2,587 total reviews)
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Deanna Strable

81% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Principal Financial Group has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,587 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Principal Financial Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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3K reviews
4.0
Apr 13, 2026

Good company

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good company Nice offer Nice facility Hybrid set up

Cons

Office location Career growth Work demans

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Principal Financial Group Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to write a review! We’re glad to hear you appreciate the hybrid setup and our facilities. As a Principal employee, you set the tone for your career, and while there’s no one-size-fits-all approach, we offer a variety of opportunities for career growth and development through learning courses, training programs, and growth assignments available on our intranet. We’re also invested in building the best possible experience for our employees, and feedback on workload helps us continue to learn, grow, and improve.
4.0
Apr 12, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good firm to work for and lead function however resources were tighter post wells

Cons

Review staffing post wells to ensure it makes sense

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Principal Financial Group Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback. Your input is valuable as we work to improve as an employer.
5.0
Apr 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Its the best place I have ever worked! Its been a blessing to work at Principal with the stability I have had in my job over the last four years. A very ethical and kind culture. I have worked in other banks, and in my experience, this company will not compromise its values just to make a sale, and values their employees concerns.

Cons

I notice that some teams have been outsourced, and they have let some employees go due to that. That puts fears in the minds of other employees when that happens. Also, not all teams have the same experience I have had.

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