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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
3.0
Jul 17, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Multiple benefits, amenities and other perks

Cons

Less growth, Politics, Micro Management

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Principal Financial Group Response
10mo
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback and experience. We value your inputs. It’s helpful for us as we strive to create the best possible experience for our employees
4.0
Jul 16, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good Work Life Balance Good Ethics Good Culture

Cons

Micromanagement Started recently Pay could be better and matched with competitors

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Principal Financial Group Response
10mo
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback and experience. We value your inputs. If there is anything else you’d like to share, you can anonymously report through the Ethics Hotline (1-866-858-4433) or the Unethical or Fraudulent Activity Reporting form: https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/gui/54514/index.html.
2.0
Jul 16, 2025

Not ready for Primetime

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Decent and collaborative people on teams

Cons

Leadership are a bunch of amateurs

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Principal Financial Group Response
11mo
We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Please know this information is invaluable for us as we continue to learn, grow, and improve.
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