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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
Jan 13, 2026

Good work life balance

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good opportunity for those who already have some industry level experience

Cons

Repetitive work, Slow growth both personally and professionally

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Principal Financial Group Response
5mo
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. As a Principal employee, you set the tone for your career. While there's no "one size fits all" training solution, we offer a variety of opportunities for career growth and development—from growth assignments to learning courses to training programs. We encourage you to explore these opportunities via our intranet.
4.0
Jan 13, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Transportation is good and good culture

Cons

Leave policy and work from home

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Principal Financial Group Response
5mo
We appreciate you sharing your perspective. We're dedicated to offering flexible work arrangements that honor both the importance employees place on flexibility and the benefits of in-person collaboration when possible.
4.0
Jan 12, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

All pros good experience and interest

Cons

Less cons still need little changes

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Principal Financial Group Response
5mo
Thank you for your feedback. We value your perspective as it helps us become a better employer.
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