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Principal Financial Group

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Principal Financial Group reviews

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(2,590 total reviews)
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Deanna Strable

81% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Principal Financial Group has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,590 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
3.0
Jul 30, 2025

Decent

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible, work schedule good benefits

Cons

Big brother tracking software Woke Behind in technology and prioritizing advancement

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Principal Financial Group Response
11mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. At Principal, we seek to foster an innovative and collaborative culture. In that spirit, we encourage you to visit the HR Service Center to provide your feedback.
2.0
Jul 16, 2025

Not ready for Primetime

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Decent and collaborative people on teams

Cons

Leadership are a bunch of amateurs

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Principal Financial Group Response
11mo
We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Please know this information is invaluable for us as we continue to learn, grow, and improve.
4.0
Jun 15, 2025

Great benefits, burnt out employees

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are Great and you do see the impact of the work you do

Cons

Employees were burnt out and overworked. People kept leaving, but not replaced.

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Principal Financial Group Response
1y
We appreciate your feedback. Please know this information is invaluable for us as we continue to learn, grow and improve.
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