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Principal Financial Group

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Principal Financial Group reviews

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(2,595 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 2,595 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
4.0
Dec 12, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I can forsee myself working here long term, great training structure

Cons

Software is outdated, needs upgrading

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Principal Financial Group Response
1y
We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Your feedback is an important part of our growth as an employer.
5.0
Dec 11, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Work Life Balance, Culture, Internal Mobility

Cons

Compensation below industry, execs pushing rto

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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. Your feedback is an important part of our growth as an employer.
4.0
Dec 8, 2024

Communications

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility and support from colleaugues

Cons

Angry, high volume callers often

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Principal Financial Group Response
1y
We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We strive to provide clear performance expectations during hiring, training and process to all employees. This ensures that employees understand what is required to be successful in their role. Please know this information is invaluable for us as we continue to learn, grow and improve.
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