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Principal Financial Group

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Principal Financial Group reviews

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(2,594 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 2,594 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
Feb 17, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great Benefits and year-end bonus

Cons

Weak leadership that promotes self development, but doesn't allow the time.

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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 visit the HR Service Center to provide your feedback.
1.0
Feb 14, 2025

Moderate to work org

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

You will learn everything from product management to development

Cons

Biased leaders Promotes bullying culture

4.0
Feb 13, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good learning opportunities Transparency and good hike Work life balance

Cons

Micro management during office hours

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Principal Financial Group Response
1y
Thank you for your thoughtful note. We encourage you to reach out to your leaders and have an open discussion with them on the points that concern you.
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