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If you ask Jennifer (Gonzalez) Ersland what she loves about her work at Principal®, she’ll tell you it’s getting to help people all over the world save for retirement. But don’t take our word for it. Take 60 seconds and get to know one of our amazing senior learning and development analysts.
60 seconds with Senior Learning & Development Analyst, Jennifer (Gonzalez) Ersland
Whether close to home or in a new city, launching a career and finding your place can be intimidating. For Justice—who moved to Des Moines, Iowa, for a position in the Principal® leadership development program—our inclusive culture and commitment to connecting colleagues in and out of work made all the difference. Read his story to get a feel for our culture of nurturing leaders.
Finding my place in the leadership development program
Spend a minute with Trevor Draisey and learn what motivates him as an associate actuary and what he loves about working at Principal®:
60 seconds with Associate Actuary, Trevor Draisey
Principal® supports employees through all stages of life—and parenthood is a big one. For information security senior engineer James, four weeks of paid parental leave, our supportive company culture, and a literal list of new-parent resources helped ease the transition. See what his experience has been like as you imagine your future at Principal.
Navigating first-time parenthood with flexibility and support at work
We 💙 seeing our team members find community and embrace opportunities in our HQ city. But don't take our word for it. See what they have to say about Des Moines, Iowa, and what it's like to move here:
3 reasons to move to Des Moines, Iowa-from people who've done it
Telling stories with data is Murugan Nambiar’s professional superpower. Take a minute to hear about the work he’s most proud of ✨ and what advice he’d give to new employees.
60 seconds with Program Manager, Murugan Nambiar
Corporate inclusion efforts are only meaningful if they translate into positive real-life, day-to-day experiences. See what Stanley—one of the leaders of our LGBTQ+ employee resource group—says about fitting in and belonging at Principal® and the company’s initiative to do what’s right.
Advocating for an inclusive environment
We're proud to be a Military Friendly® Employer. See what Air National Guard member Micah has to say about the workplace benefits, community, and continuity plans for deployment that help make his dual priorities possible.
As an Air National Guard member, I found support and community at Principal®
Seeing yourself in your company’s culture—from global celebrations to casual team lunches—matters. ❤️ This Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month, we’re celebrating that our employees feel seen and valued for all that they are year-round.
Who We Are | Principal Careers
Ask software engineer Thao Pham what attracted her to Principal® and she’ll tell you it’s the welcoming and inclusive environment. Hear more about the goals she’s pursuing and the valued relationships she’s building with team members, mentors, and leaders:
60 seconds with Senior Software Engineer, Thao Pham