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Principal Financial Group

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Principal Financial Group reviews

3.8

73% would recommend to a friend

(411 total reviews)
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Deanna Strable

79% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

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411 reviews

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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.
3.0
Apr 27, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

big employer, looks good on resume, good experiences - stretch opportunities

Cons

too much bureaucracy and levels to accomplish goals and implement change

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Principal Financial Group Response
2mo
We're grateful you took the time to provide your feedback. Input like yours helps us continue to improve as an employer.
5.0
Apr 7, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great company Decent pay WFH flexibility

Cons

Very corporate feel Call center adjacent Center is open til 9pm so hours can be late

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Principal Financial Group Response
3mo
Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback. Your input is valuable as we work to improve as an employer.
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