OREANDA-NEWS. December 25, 2015. The Principal Financial Group®, a global investment management leader, earned the top spot in its category in Pensions & Investments’ fourth annual survey of the Best Places to Work in Money Management.

"It’s truly an honor to again be named Best Place to Work in Money Management. It speaks to our culture and our ongoing commitment to creating a workplace where employees can excel," said Dan Houston, President and CEO of The Principal®. "This environment enables us to attract and retain top talent, which ultimately translates into success with clients and strong financial performance."

The rankings appeared in the Dec. 14 issue of Pensions & Investments, a leading source of news, research and analysis for executives in the institutional investment market.

“Our employees are our greatest asset, so it’s rewarding to know their feedback has been essential to achieving this honor for the fourth year in a row,” said Jim McCaughan, Chief Executive of Principal Global Investors. “We are committed to a diverse team, development opportunities for our employees, and candid two-way communication. These are important elements in making Principal a great place to work.”

Pensions & Investments scored firms based on the results of two different surveys. The first was a brief survey completed by each firm that outlined benefits, pay and hiring practices. Employees completed the second survey, which included questions related to culture, compensation, career development and engagement.