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Principal Financial Group

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Principal Financial Group reviews

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(2,590 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 2,590 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
1.0
Sep 27, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Paycheck was consistent. Good benefits.

Cons

Awful management. Unorganized training, onboarding, etc.

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Principal Financial Group Response
9mo
We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Your feedback is an important part of our growth as an employer.
5.0
Sep 26, 2025

Very much enjoy

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Work from home, benefits are amazing, coworkers are great, unlimited PTO

Cons

there is a busy 3 months where we have to work overtime, but the other nine months are pretty slow.

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Principal Financial Group Response
9mo
We appreciate your note; it’s so helpful and reaffirming for us as we strive to create the best possible experience for our employees.
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