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Principal Financial Group

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Principal Financial Group reviews

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(2,591 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 2,591 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).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews
4.0
Aug 7, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great exposure to client interactions, which builds confidence and communication skills.

Cons

Career progression paths could be more clearly defined for support functions.

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Principal Financial Group Response
10mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback. As we continue to refine our frameworks, we promote open dialogue with leadership to align individual goals with evolving business needs and identify growth opportunities, whether through cross-functional projects, stretch assignments, or targeted development plans.
5.0
Aug 5, 2025

Review after 1 month

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, free transportation and flexible insurance plans

Cons

I have not worked here this long to find out the cons

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Principal Financial Group Response
10mo
Thank you for sharing your early impressions! We’re glad to hear that you’re enjoying the benefits and flexibility. As you continue your journey with Principal, we hope you find even more reasons to feel supported and empowered. If you ever have feedback or suggestions, we encourage you to share them.
4.0
Aug 4, 2025

Data Engineer

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Everything is good. Salary is very competitive, work is descent, work life balance is great. Full flexibility of working hours. Overtime compensation, free cab is there

Cons

Management at senior level has some politics involved for rating

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Principal Financial Group Response
10mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re pleased to hear that you’re enjoying the flexibility, compensation, and work-life balance. These are areas we continue to focus on for our employees. We recognize that transparency and fairness are essential to a healthy workplace and we encourage you to reach out to your management team leaders and other confidential channels like the Ethics hotline available in the organisation.
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