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Principal Financial Group

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Principal Financial Group reviews

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(2,594 total reviews)
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Deanna Strable

78% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

Principal Financial Group has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,594 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
May 5, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance and company culture.

Cons

No major negative criticism. IT resources lacking in some instances.

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Principal Financial Group Response
2mo
We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience on the work-life balance and company culture. Feedback like yours helps us grow and improve.
5.0
May 3, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good company culture. Good work life balance. Good benefits. Good salary for Midwestern COL.

Cons

Often slower to adopt change, but that has been improving over the past couple of years

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Principal Financial Group Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback. Your input is valuable as we work to improve as an employer.
4.0
Apr 28, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great medical and insurance benefits, remote work

Cons

Advancement in this company can be quite difficult, since there are so many employees. You can be overlooked for multiple applications internally before you receive even an interview.

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Principal Financial Group Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. 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 to training programs. We encourage you to explore these opportunities via our intranet.
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