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Principal Financial Group

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Principal Financial Group reviews

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(2,593 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 2,593 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 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.
5.0
Mar 23, 2025

One of the good company

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Employee friendly, Cab, Opportunity and stability

Cons

Hikes may not be up to the mark sometimes

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Principal Financial Group Response
1y
We appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective. The company's philosophy is to design and administer total pay in alignment with the external labor markets in which we compete for talent.
5.0
Mar 23, 2025

Wonderful Employer

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Pension - ESPP (employer stock program) - Hybrid (flexible workspace) - Bonus - Flexible Time off

Cons

- upward mobility sometimes lacking -

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Principal Financial Group Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to write a thoughtful review! We appreciate hearing about your personal experience and are glad to learn that you enjoy our unique work perks. 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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