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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
4.0
Mar 20, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

relaxing job to do. Hybrid Model

Cons

3 days in office if within range of Office

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Principal Financial Group Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We remain committed to flexibility and supporting a variety of work arrangements to help balance the value employees place on flexibility with the value of working together in person when and where we can.
5.0
Mar 20, 2025

Great company to work

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Employee friendly policies Leaders are easily reachable

Cons

Trainee engineers who starts from principal gets promotions easily than lateral hires

4.0
Mar 18, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The offer a pension to some employees, WFH flexibility, and rollover PTO

Cons

Not much room for growth have to make your own path. The number on your paycheck is up to you here nothing is given.

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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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