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Principal Financial Group

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Principal Financial Group reviews

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(2,592 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 2,592 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
Mar 26, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

A lot of really bright people to collaborate with as long as management stays our of the way.

Cons

A lot of moving parts. Really poor developer onboarding. Pay is not nearly as competitive as it should be considering the complexity of the work. Benefit keep getting reduce. RTO isn't really about productivity. It's about downtown economic impacts.

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Principal Financial Group Response
1y
We appreciate your feedback and are very sorry to hear about your experience. Please know this information is invaluable for us as we continue to learn, grow and improve
5.0
Mar 25, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Remote work, great training, salary increases, lots of department options

Cons

Hard to move up in certain areas.

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Principal Financial Group Response
1y
We appreciate your note; it’s so helpful and reaffirming for us as we strive to create the best possible experience for our employees. 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.
3.0
Mar 24, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunities to move about the company and explore other career choices. Cash balance plan. ESOP. Unlimited PTO. Work life balance is encouraged.

Cons

Lack luster leadership. Do not pay above the midpoint of the salary range. Easy to feel like just a number...too large of a company to feel like you matter. Some areas have a toxic work environment.

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Principal Financial Group Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We appreciate hearing about your personal experience and are glad to learn you enjoy the work-life balance and unique work perks we offer. At Principal, we seek to foster an innovative and collaborative culture. In that spirit we encourage you to visit the HR Service Center to provide your feedback on leadership concerns.
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