2015 Employer Profile
No.
11, Large
Principal Financial Group
Des Moines, Iowa [North Central]
http://www.principal.com
http://www.principal.com/careers/index.htm
http://www.principal.com
Why you want to work there
This Des Moines-based financial services provider recognizes its IT staff with a superb benefits package. IT leaders encourage employees to set development and career goals, and they help them identify and pursue opportunities for achieving those goals. Staffers can join the IT Changineers, a small group organized to quickly seize on development opportunities. Other innovation catalysts include gatherings for sharing ideas and networking, and open code project events.
Employee Statistics
Total U.S.-based employees: 9,838
Total U.S.-based IT employees: 1,747
IT employee turnover in 2014: 5%
IT promotions in 2014: 9%
Training
Training days offered per IT employee in 2014: 8
Training budget per IT employee in 2014: $687