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Principal Financial Group

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Principal Financial Group reviews

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(2,585 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 2,585 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
1.0
Oct 20, 2025

Not great for remote

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are great. , company size is great...

Cons

They onlt care about des moines location. After closing other branches that staff doesn't matter. Pay is bad, raises are nonexistent.

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Principal Financial Group Response
7mo
We appreciate your feedback and are very sorry to hear about your experience. Please know this information is invaluable for us as we continue to learn, grow, and improve.
4.0
Oct 19, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Fantastic and affordable benefits with flexibility

Cons

Processes and software programs are clunky and outdated

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Principal Financial Group Response
7mo
We're truly grateful that you took the time to share your experience with us. Your feedback plays a crucial role in helping us become a better employer.
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