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Principal Financial Group

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Principal Financial Group reviews

3.8

74% would recommend to a friend

(2,598 total reviews)
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Deanna Strable

81% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

Principal Financial Group has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,598 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
Aug 22, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good company with many long time employees. Company has good loyalty and good culture.

Cons

Company moves slowly to make decisions.

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Principal Financial Group Response
1y
Thanks for sharing your perspective. We appreciate your feedback as it helps us to grow and improve.
5.0
Aug 13, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility! Work life balance is always considered and respected.

Cons

Can’t think of too many other than working in the downtown area. Which isn’t really all that bad.

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Principal Financial Group Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We appreciate hearing about your personal experience and are glad to learn that you enjoy the flexibility we offer.
4.0
Aug 13, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits (retirement & medical) and flexibility with schedule.

Cons

Large global public company, always balancing expense pressures so investment into adding resources, new technology and employee development is lacking.

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Principal Financial Group Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We appreciate hearing about your personal experience and are glad to learn that you enjoy our unique work perks. Your feedback is an important part of our growth as an employer.
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