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Principal Financial Group

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Principal Financial Group reviews

3.8

71% would recommend to a friend

(2,585 total reviews)
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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 2,585 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
Sep 23, 2025

Data Engineer

Recommend
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Pros

Great work-life balance Caring people Growth potential

Cons

Low pay Work not as technical

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Principal Financial Group Response
8mo
Thanks for sharing your perspective. We appreciate your feedback as it helps us to grow and improve.
5.0
Sep 14, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Great company to work for. Management really cares for their employees. Big focus on career development and progression.

Cons

Working with processing teams overseas can be challenging. Procedures also change and are not always communicated clearly across departments.

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Principal Financial Group Response
8mo
We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Your feedback is an important part of our growth as an employer.
4.0
Sep 14, 2025

Work life balance

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good work life balance Good pay

Cons

Timings depends on the manager Need to extend late nights sometimes

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Principal Financial Group Response
8mo
Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear you value the work-life balance and compensation. While project demands may occasionally require extended hours, we strive to maintain flexibility and fairness in scheduling. Our hybrid work model and policies are aligned with industry standards, and we encourage employees to discuss individual needs with their leaders.
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