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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
4.0
Oct 12, 2025

Good Company

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good work culture and tech stack

Cons

pay is subpar as per industry standard

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Principal Financial Group Response
7mo
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you’re enjoying the work culture and the technology landscape at Principal. We understand that compensation is an important factor, and we regularly benchmark our pay structures against industry standards to ensure competitiveness and fairness.
5.0
Oct 8, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great company to work for, Amazing benefits. Teams are inclusive and make coming to work fun.

Cons

Busy season can be stressful but overall everyone on the team is eager to help any way they can.

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Principal Financial Group Response
8mo
We appreciate your note; it’s so helpful and reaffirming for us as we strive to create the best possible experience for our employees.
3.0
Oct 8, 2025

Biased

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Only Flexibility Teammates Nothing more

Cons

Biased leaders No career growth

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Principal Financial Group Response
7mo
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you value the flexibility and the support of your teammates. We take concerns about leadership and career development seriously. Principal is committed to fostering a culture of fairness, inclusion, and growth. We encourage employees to have open conversations with their leaders and to use confidential feedback channels to share concerns. Your input helps us continue aligning our practices with industry standards and employee expectations.
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