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Principal Financial Group

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Principal Financial Group reviews

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(2,593 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 2,593 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 6, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Princiapl offers a very flexible work schedule, great people to work with, and a great environment to work in. People are there to help youif you need it, leave you alone if you don't, and they pay very well compared to compeitive intern positions I've seen. The work loads are reasonable, I have not heard anyone truly complain about their load or not having time or help to get it done. But there still is a push to be the best everyone can be and move as quickly as possible without wearing on people like some companies I've heard do.

Cons

I honestly have not run into any major issues that would make me not want to work here full time. The parking situation is my only gripe, but they are currently building a large parking garage across the street from the building I work in that I can probably end up in. As of now, they are busing people to and from a flat lot, which while they are making their best attempt to accomodate the employees, it still adds 20-30 minutes to your day, and you have to show up and leave by the bus schedule. Nothing in the office is a turn off for this job so far.

3.0
Jul 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great opportunity to start a career. You can legitamitely move throughout the company starting with this role.

Cons

Bad contact center environment. Back to back calls every day. They only discuss call times and never what leads to the numbers.

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Principal Financial Group Response
2d
Thank you for sharing your experience. Your feedback plays a vital role in helping us improve as an employer.
5.0
Jul 2, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great worklife balance and flexible hours

Cons

Not top end in pay within the industry

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Principal Financial Group Response
5d
We appreciate your feedback! Hearing that you felt supported reinforces what we're proud of—the strong community we've built together.
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