employer cover photo
employer logo
employer logo

Principal Financial Group

Engaged Employer

Principal Financial Group reviews

3.8

71% would recommend to a friend

(2,584 total reviews)
avatar

Deanna Strable

81% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

Principal Financial Group has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,584 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).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews
2.0
Jul 9, 2017

Leaders are iffy

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Some good leaders are there

Cons

Your experience depends on your boss. If you have a crappy one, it will suck. If you have a good one, you're set. I had 10 bosses in 10 years. They like to move people around a lot.

4.0
Jun 27, 2017

5 Star to 2 Star

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Very fortunate to have represented the firm for 12 years. Exciting build out of Principal Funds sales distribution company, complete with an exciting and generous compensation package. A great recognition program complete with executive deferred compensation, defined benefit pension and a top shelf health plan.

Cons

It all ended in 2016 when Principal Global took over from the parent (Principal Financial). The compensation was cut by 42% in 2016 (120% from 2012). The pension was discontinued as well as recognition programs.

1.0
Sep 10, 2016

process speicalist

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

No pros. Suggest do not join.

Cons

1. A low level job does not need brainstorming. 2. Long extended OT which is unnecessary. 3. Bad management infact they do not know to manage at all. 4. No employee importance. 5. No employee engagement. Please do not join this company

Viewing 94 - 96 of 2,584 Reviews

Glassdoor has 3,074 Principal Financial Group reviews submitted anonymously by Principal Financial Group employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if Principal Financial Group is right for you.