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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
3.0
Jun 2, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great Pay and Great Benefits. FTO (to an extent).

Cons

Stretched thin. Culture is to work through breaks and lunch.

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Principal Financial Group Response
1w
Thank you for sharing your perspective. We're committed to creating the best possible experience for our employees, and your feedback on workload is valuable as it helps us grow and improve.
4.0
Jun 1, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Focused on Des Moines and NY

Cons

Too focused on Des Moines

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Principal Financial Group Response
1w
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.
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