For 90 years, Holmes Murphy has given peace of mind to businesses across the US. In this 16-page special, we learn about the company’s founding principles, hear leadership tips and explore how independent thinking can safeguard the health and wealth of staff and clients.

Holmes Murphy

issue 2022

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- Founding principles
  
  Promoting health, protecting wealth and delivering peace of mind: a simple mission statement that’s been the core of Holmes Murphy for almost a century.
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- Setting the right tone
  
  A succession of forward-looking leaders have guided Holmes Murphy through the last century. The latest is Dan Keough, who built several offshoot businesses within the company before taking the reins in 2012.
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- A culture that cares
  
  By fostering new talent, promoting diversity and cutting waste, Holmes Murphy has had a positive effect on working life.
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- Working together
  
  To fully understand what makes Holmes Murphy tick, you only need to look at the company it keeps. Krause Group in Des Moines is an ambitious partner and the two companies’ long-standing relationship provides a case study in mutual trust.
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- Inspired by Des Moines
  
  Mixing radical thinking with small- town charm, Iowa’s state capital proved a fertile base for the Holmes Murphy team to grow.
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- Local base, global reach
  
  Holmes Murphy might have roots that run deep in Iowa but its partners have interests reaching across the world. Here, we look at how the company helped two very different clients to succeed .
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- Spirit of innovation
  
  Three inventive US initiatives underline how Holmes Murphy’s thirst for business solutions has driven the company forward.
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- Playing the infinite game
  
  How Holmes Murphy’s founders established a entrepreneurial mindset and innovative spirit that has ensured lasting success.

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Founding principles

Setting the right tone

A culture that cares

Working together

Inspired by Des Moines

Local base, global reach

Spirit of innovation

Playing the infinite game

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