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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
5.0
Apr 3, 2014

A company to launch a career

Anonymous employee
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Business Outlook

Pros

- Strong work/life balance - Ethical organization who strives to do business which aligns with their values - Multiple career paths which offer long term growth opportunities

Cons

- Career development primarily focused in Des Moines, Iowa. - Decisions may take time given the collaborative nature of the organization

5.0
Apr 3, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The Principal Financial Group is a great company. Very well regarded in investment management globally and retirement services in the US and globally. Award winning company in IT, employer for women, diversity, innovation.

Cons

Opportunity to do challenging work here. fast paced.

5.0
Apr 2, 2014

Great company to work for.

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great values and business ethics

Cons

Not a whole lot of work life balance

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