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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

79% 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).

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3K reviews
2.0
May 3, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Project are good and there is to learn

Cons

Partial behavior from seniors and management

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Principal Financial Group Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. At Principal, we seek to foster an innovative and collaborative culture. In that spirit, we encourage you to have an open conversation with your leader or HR representative.
5.0
Apr 30, 2025

Growth and opportunities

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good employee growth and various opportunities to explore

Cons

Nothing as such I observed

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Principal Financial Group Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and experience. We value your inputs.
4.0
Apr 28, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility is fantastic. I don't think there is another company that values its employees' time as much as this one.

Cons

Career Growth is limited depending on the team you are placed on.

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Principal Financial Group Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. As a Principal employee, you set the tone for your career. While there's no "one size fits all" training solution, we offer a variety of opportunities for career growth and development. From growth assignments to learning courses and training programs. We encourage you to explore these opportunities via our intranet.
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