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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
5.0
Jan 11, 2026

Good

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good place to work, nice people.

Cons

Too many people involved in every project, things move slowly.

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Principal Financial Group Response
5mo
We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Your feedback is an important part of our growth as an employer.
5.0
Jan 10, 2026

Best American bank

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great WLB, tech stack , low stress good culture, hybrid

Cons

Nothing as such, career progression strictly depends on teams/Unit

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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 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Work-life balance,other perks,cab and felxpoint

Cons

Work load, Nothing to learn.

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Principal Financial Group Response
5mo
Thank you for your feedback. While we continue to work with some legacy systems, we’re actively investing in modernizing our platforms through AI, automation, and other emerging technologies. Feedback like yours helps us prioritize and accelerate these efforts. We encourage you to speak with your leader about getting involved in stretch projects or participating in AI advocacy groups.
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