Principal^® named “Best Place to Work for People with Disabilities”

DES MOINES, Iowa — Principal Financial Group^® was named to the list of the “Best Places to Work for People with Disabilities” after earning a 100 score on the 2024 Disability Equality Index^® (DEI), the world’s most comprehensive benchmarking tool for companies to measure disability workplace inclusion.

The 2024 DEI measured performance in the categories of Culture & Leadership; Enterprise-Wide Access; Employment Practices including benefits, recruitment, employment, education, retention and advancement, and accommodations; Community Engagement; and Supplier Diversity. Each company receives a score on a scale of zero to 100. Principal has earned a top score of “100” for five years in a row.

“Our people are our most valuable resource. We are focused on removing barriers and giving people what they need to succeed so every employee feels valued and can contribute to our culture and positive business outcomes,” said Miriam Lewis, chief inclusion officer at Principal. “We operate our best as a company when we cultivate a deep range of perspectives by fostering accessibility and belonging for all.”

The DEI is a joint initiative of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), the nation’s largest disability rights organization, and Disability:IN, the global business disability inclusion network, to collectively advance the inclusion of people with disabilities. It was first launched in 2015 to help businesses make a positive impact on the unemployment and underemployment of people with disabilities.

"On the 10th anniversary of the Disability Equality Index, we’re extremely proud of the 542 national and international companies that are taking a proactive role in leading progress towards disability inclusion, setting a benchmark for others to follow. Their dedication to fostering inclusive workplaces not only attracts top talent but also drives innovation and creates sustainable performance in today's global market. Together, we are creating a future where everyone can contribute and thrive,” said Jill Houghton, president and CEO of Disability:IN.

Learn more about the ways Principal supports equity and inclusion here: Global inclusion | Principal.

About Principal Financial Group^®

Principal Financial Group^® (Nasdaq: PFG) is a global financial company with 20,000 employees passionate about improving the wealth and well-being of people and businesses. In business for 145 years, we’re helping more than 62 million customers plan, protect, invest, and retire, while working to support the communities where we do business, and build a diverse, inclusive workforce. Principal^® is proud to be recognized as one of the 2023 World’s Most Ethical Companies , a member of the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index, and named as a “Best Places to Work in Money Management .” Learn more about Principal and our commitment to sustainability, inclusion, and purpose at principal.com.