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Principal Financial Group

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Principal Financial Group reviews

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(2,589 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 2,589 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
3.0
Nov 20, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good leaves perk, no need for manager approval

Cons

RTO is not fitting in with the culture

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Principal Financial Group Response
6mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you appreciate our leave policies and the flexibility they provide. Our current hybrid work model—typically three days in-office—is aligned with global and industry standards to foster collaboration, innovation, and team connection. We understand that transitions can be challenging, and we encourage open conversations with your leader to explore any flexibility needed based on individual circumstances.
4.0
Nov 19, 2025

Good place

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The culture, insurance, FTO (Flexible time off), intern programs, and LGTBQ+ efforts.

Cons

Stretched to thin and unwilling to hire additional help

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Principal Financial Group Response
6mo
We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Your feedback is an important part of our growth as an employer.
3.0
Nov 16, 2025

Not the organization it used to be

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

CEO is a long time employee and is great. Great work/life balance.

Cons

recent external hires in leadership positions have been terrible. More recently, strategy seems heavily influenced by FOMO.

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Principal Financial Group Response
6mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. At Principal, we seek to foster an innovative, inclusive, and collaborative culture. In that spirit, we encourage you to visit the HR Service Center to provide your feedback.
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