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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
5.0
Feb 25, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits, paid adequately. Great coworkers and team.

Cons

Too much work not enough people.

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Principal Financial Group Response
1y
Thanks for sharing your perspective. We're invested in building the best possible experience for our employees and appreciate your feedback on workload as it helps us to grow and improve.
2.0
Feb 25, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Salary and perks good. Office ambience is good.

Cons

Similar kind of works. Less challenges in terms of works. Diversity and inclusion is a big issue.

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Principal Financial Group Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. 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.
2.0
Feb 24, 2025

Abysmal HR system

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and high target bonus Flexible benefits Decent leave benefits

Cons

HR system is severely lacking Very tight on budget, even simple decisions require many rounds of meetings discussing financials Poor work-life balance High pressure

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