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Principal Financial Group

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Principal Financial Group reviews

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(2,579 total reviews)
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Deanna Strable

82% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Principal Financial Group has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,579 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 Finanzas industry (3.7 stars).

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3K reviews
4.0
Jan 12, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

All pros good experience and interest

Cons

Less cons still need little changes

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Principal Financial Group Response
4mo
Thank you for your feedback. We value your perspective as it helps us become a better employer.
5.0
Jan 11, 2026

Good

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good place to work, nice people.

Cons

Too many people involved in every project, things move slowly.

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Principal Financial Group Response
4mo
We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Your feedback is an important part of our growth as an employer.
5.0
Jan 10, 2026

Best American bank

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great WLB, tech stack , low stress good culture, hybrid

Cons

Nothing as such, career progression strictly depends on teams/Unit

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Principal Financial Group Response
4mo
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 to training programs. We encourage you to explore these opportunities via our intranet.
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