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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

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
5.0
Mar 23, 2025

Wonderful Employer

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Pension - ESPP (employer stock program) - Hybrid (flexible workspace) - Bonus - Flexible Time off

Cons

- upward mobility sometimes lacking -

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Principal Financial Group Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to write a thoughtful review! We appreciate hearing about your personal experience and are glad to learn that you enjoy our unique work perks. As a Principal employee, you set the tone for your career. While there's no "one size fits all" training solution, we offer a variety of opportunities for career growth and development. From growth assignments to learning courses and training programs. We encourage you to explore these opportunities via our intranet.
5.0
Mar 22, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Learn a lot Set you up for opportunities

Cons

Takes time, gotta be patient

3.0
Mar 21, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great people to work with and felt like a family

Cons

Very focus on matrix rather than personal growth within the company, failure to listen to the employee's and always working on SLA

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Principal Financial Group Response
1y
We appreciate your feedback and are very sorry to hear about your experience. Please know this information is invaluable for us as we continue to learn, grow and improve.
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