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Principal Financial Group

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Principal Financial Group reviews

3.8

71% would recommend to a friend

(2,587 total reviews)
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Deanna Strable

81% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Principal Financial Group has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,587 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
Jan 26, 2025
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Pros

The leaders there are seasoned vets.

Cons

**Review for Principal Financial Group:** I have to say, my experience with Principal Financial Group has been incredibly disappointing. This company claims to prioritize upward mobility, but in reality, it seems like a façade. The top-down hierarchy treats employees as mere numbers in a system, making it clear that genuine advancement is only possible through nepotism. While they tout their commitment to diversity and inclusion, the leadership team is overwhelmingly composed of white males, which speaks volumes about their true priorities. Since going public, the treatment of employees has become increasingly automated, lacking any semblance of human empathy. The expectations set for performance are unrealistic and monitored by an ineffective AI system that only adds to the stress. It's frustrating to see how far behind they are compared to competitors who actually value their employees. I cannot recommend Principal Financial Group as either an employer or a record keeper. If you’re looking for a company that genuinely values its workforce, look elsewhere.

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Principal Financial Group Response
1y
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. At Principal, we take these matters very seriously. We’re committed to providing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment, free of unlawful discrimination, and harassment. Please report discriminatory or harassing behavior immediately to your leader, employee relations consultant or local Human Resources contact.
3.0
Jan 5, 2025

Somewhat toxic these days

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Pros

Flexible, teammates are awesome. Every day has variety.

Cons

Every thing is measured. This dilutes the power of the stats. Failure or mistakes are risky.

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Principal Financial Group Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. At Principal, we seek to foster an innovative, inclusive, and collaborative culture. In that spirit we encourage you to visit the HR Service Center to provide your feedback.
3.0
Dec 1, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Good salary as per market

Cons

Bad management experience for some team

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