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Principal Financial Group

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Principal Financial Group reviews

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(2,592 total reviews)
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Deanna Strable

79% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Principal Financial Group has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,592 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 Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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3K reviews
5.0
Aug 31, 2017

Account Executive

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

This is a great company with strong Mid-Western values. They are consistent in their msg and make certain to not waiver in uncertain times for both their clients and employees. They are offer great benefits and are very family friendly.

Cons

Field offices offer less room for advancement unless you are willing to move.

2.0
Aug 1, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of room to move around Culture is improving Great people work for this company

Cons

Certain metrics for performance are outdated Large company and very slow at change So much "pork" for IT debt

4.0
May 2, 2017

Decent place

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

nice place with good work environment.

Cons

low starting salary and limited income growth when promoted

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