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The funny thing about “dream jobs” is that often, the dream evolves. For Courtney, each step along the way fostered skills that set her up for success in her next position. It’s stories like these that reinforce our commitment to employee growth and diverse career opportunities at Principal®
Growth opportunities and amazing work-life balance are top reasons Ben Meiners loves working at Principal®. Find out what else motivates him to bring his full self to work each day:
Growing up in New York City as the child of Haitian immigrants, Natalie Lamarque learned about a life of uncertainty and how to navigate through it with a strong network of support. So, when faced with the challenge of moving across the country to pursue a career at Principal®, she leaned into the fear and harnessed it. “You learn to compose yourself and focus through it. And every time you do, the muscle grows and so does your confidence.” As executive vice president, general counsel, and secretary, Natalie shares techniques she’s learned to help support and guide employees, so they feel connected and can do their best work. Learn how Natalie helps others build powerful networks:
Collaborative. 🤝 That’s how Tina Paris, a portfolio manager within our asset management area, describes the culture at Principal®. Take 60 seconds to learn why she loves serving her clients and how she’s pursuing her career goals. 🎯 Explore opportunities to join our team: https://careers.principal.com/careers-home/
When employees join our African American/Black Employee Resource Group (AABERG), they not only gain exposure to leadership and networking opportunities, but they also find a safe place to have courageous conversations that drive change. Read how two employees take advantage of the opportunities the group provides:
At Principal®, we invest in building talented teams. Whether you're exploring new careers, want to be part of an award-winning company, or are interested in a new challenge, we want you! Visit our new careers site and see yourself here:
When it comes to professional superpowers, Perseverance says hers is positivity. Spend a minute with this talented EDI implementation specialist and learn how Principal® helps empower her to bring her authentic self to work each day. Hear more from Perseverance:
A fourth-generation farm kid from the Midwest, Amy Keiser was recruited to play 🏀 at the University of South Dakota. On the court, she developed fundamentals that would guide her after graduation. "Everyone brings something different to the effort, and the best teams learn how to work together," says Amy. She is now a vice president in our retirement division. Learn more about Amy and the importance of teamwork:
In college, an acquaintance opened the door for Kimberly Etchings to switch focus from nutrition biochemistry to finance—and she never looked back. Now Kimberly, national vice president for Principal® Financial Network, is helping open doors for others through a diversity and inclusion fellowship program at Principal, designed to create opportunity for diverse financial advisor candidates. “We need to create a pathway to bring diverse people into the industry so we can help create more financial stability for individuals and families from all backgrounds,” Kimberly says. Learn why Kimberly is passionate about equal opportunities.
Katlyn discovered her love for tech at a young age, but working at Principal® is where she uncovered her love and talent for leading people. "I realized my career at Principal isn’t going to be limited to one space," she says. "It's going to be thoughtful. There are leaders willing to work with me to help figure out what I want.” As a leadership development program associate, she’s working at the intersection of tech and business growth. Learn more about Katlyn’s journey:
