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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
5.0
Sep 14, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Great company to work for. Management really cares for their employees. Big focus on career development and progression.

Cons

Working with processing teams overseas can be challenging. Procedures also change and are not always communicated clearly across departments.

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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.
4.0
Sep 14, 2025

Work life balance

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good work life balance Good pay

Cons

Timings depends on the manager Need to extend late nights sometimes

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Principal Financial Group Response
9mo
Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear you value the work-life balance and compensation. While project demands may occasionally require extended hours, we strive to maintain flexibility and fairness in scheduling. Our hybrid work model and policies are aligned with industry standards, and we encourage employees to discuss individual needs with their leaders.
4.0
Sep 14, 2025

Great company

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Learning opportunities, work life balance

Cons

Pay is less compared to other product based companies

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Principal Financial Group Response
9mo
Thank you for your feedback. We regularly benchmark our pay structures against industry standards to remain competitive and equitable. We also encourage employees to explore development programs and stretch assignments that can support career growth and advancement.
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