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Principal Financial Group

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Principal Financial Group Reviews

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(2,579 total reviews)
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Deanna Strable

82% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Principal Financial Group has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,579 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 Finance industry (3.7 stars).

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3K reviews
1.0
23 Feb 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

A well-organized company provides various benefits aimed at enhancing employee well-being and productivity. Comprehensive health insurance options covering medical, dental, and vision care ensure that employees have access to necessary healthcare.

Cons

The team leader consistently fails to motivate and engage the group, leading to a lack of productivity and cohesion. Their inability to set clear goals or provide constructive feedback has resulted in confusion and frustration among team members. As a result, deadlines are often missed, and team morale is low, ultimately impacting the overall performance of the team.

3.0
15 Jan 2018

Good company but I got lousy boss

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good pay Good health benefit Small office Got MSDN subscription Good office location Free fruit and soft drink Previous 2 bosses were great

Cons

My third boss was a lousy person. 3 people left and this was a 4 people team. No career Distrust from this last boss

5.0
20 Apr 2026

Pros and cons

Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Very family oriented office, good work life balance

Cons

Flat structure and not much chance for progression

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Principal Financial Group Response
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