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Principal Financial Group

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Principal Financial Group reviews

3.8

71% would recommend to a friend

(2,587 total reviews)
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Deanna Strable

81% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Principal Financial Group has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,587 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
2.0
Apr 7, 2024

Going downhill

Recommend
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Business Outlook

Pros

Great CIO Job opportunities Beautiful Des Moines campus

Cons

Must work In office 3 days even if you are the only one on your team that is in. Favor in office people over remote Hiring entry tech jobs and interns in office only

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Principal Financial Group Response
2y
Thank you for sharing your perspective. Principal has been committed to providing a tailored approach to life and work for our employees for more than 50 years. We remain committed to flexibility and supporting a variety of work arrangements. Our guidance helps balance the value employees place on flexibility with the value of working together in person when and where we can.
1.0
Mar 31, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Nice office. Hybrid work for some. Benefits are good.

Cons

High employee turnover. Lack of training and accountability. Micro-management from some managers. If you terminate your employment, you do not get a paid out for your accrued PTO.

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Principal Financial Group Response
2y
We appreciate your feedback and are very sorry to hear about your experience. Please know this information is invaluable for us as we continue to learn, grow and improve.
1.0
Mar 22, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, but that's about it.

Cons

Leadership would rather travel around the country on the company dime than run the business. Micro management is the standard, I don't seem us being in business much longer. Most of the sales team is gone, and management is spending money like it's a bottomless pit while we bring in no revenue. Leadership doesn't want to listen to feedback, just call orders. Truly a terrible place to work.

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