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Principal Financial Group

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Great Place to work - Software Engineer Trainee Principal Financial Group Employee Review

4.0
Jul 16, 2025
Recommend
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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
11mo
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.

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5.0
Jul 19, 2026
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Pros

I like the flexibility in my schedule.

Cons

The work can be stressful at times

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Principal Financial Group Response
5d
We appreciate you sharing your perspective. We're dedicated to offering flexible work arrangements that honor both the importance employees place on flexibility and the benefits of in-person collaboration when possible.
3.0
Jul 22, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Principal offers unlimited time off

Cons

Company does not promote from within. If you want to move up in the company (or even move laterally to another department), don’t expect anything more than standardized emails saying you didn’t get the job.

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