# Europeans are living and working for longer. Principal’s CEO says companies aren’t ready for the change

- Source: Fortune | FORTUNE
- Published: 2026-11-06T10:16:12+00:00
- Category: Business
- Original: https://fortune.com/2026/11/06/europeans-are-living-and-working-for-longer-principals-ceo-says-companies-arent-ready-for-the-change/
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With average life expectancy across the EU now exceeding 81 years, Principal Financial chief executive Deanna Strable argues employers must rethink careers, training, and retirement.

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