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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
Jun 23, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

As a salaried employee I receive FTO vs PTO, meaning I don't have a set number of days for sick time or vacation. I'm allowed to manage my time as needed. I'm also a WFH employee, so the flexibility works well for my families needs.

Cons

Being a WFH employee, I miss out on in-person events held in Des Moines or Charlotte. Our onboarding program needs beefed up and improved, but that is already in the works and I'm excited to see what comes from future changes.

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Principal Financial Group Response
1y
We appreciate your note; it’s so helpful and reaffirming for us as we strive to create the best possible experience for our employees.
4.0
Jun 21, 2025

Good company

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture and friendly people

Cons

Difficult to advance in career

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Principal Financial Group Response
1y
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 and training programs. We encourage you to explore these opportunities via our intranet.
5.0
Jun 11, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great work/life balance Great benefits Good job security Efforts to modernize Willing to upskill talent

Cons

Little actual training, learn on the job Still using very outdated technologies (although working on that) Less competitive salary

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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 working with your team members and our unique work perks. We appreciate your feedback as it helps us to grow and improve.
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