Human Resources and
Communications Solutions

Strategic.

Connected.

Action-Oriented.

Laura Varn & Associates helps companies tackle their most pressing HR and Communications challenges. Her more than 25 years of high-level leadership experience in the energy, aviation and transportation industries helps transform your business results.

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Why We’re Different

We believe every person, every business, and every community deserves the best shot at success.

We aspire to fulfill this vision every day. How? Through our unique ability to solve complex challenges in a way that fits with your culture.  And do so in a way that is grounded in trust, strong relationships and open communication. What makes us unique? Our ability to think differently and implement those strategies, all while leveraging a strong network of credible connections.  We solve problems by delivering viable solutions to organizations.

Laura Varn & Associations specialized in Human Resources and Communications
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Human Resources

We’ve worked with early formation, to rapidly growing, to established Fortune 500 companies. We are well versed in all aspects of HR, including recruiting, onboarding, training, succession planning, performance management, benefits, payroll, organizational design, compensation planning, goal alignment, leadership development and more.

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Communications

We’ve got decades of corporate communications, internal and external communications, publications, public relations, marketing communications, media relations, advertising, customer communications and creative and technical services experience to help your business shine.

Our Services

Laura Varn & Associates specialize in HR Strategy

HR Strategy

Getting the right leaders, in the right roles, with the right skills, is a strength of ours.

Laura Varn & Associates specialize in Mergers, Acquisitions and Integration

Mergers, Acquisitions and Integration

We’ve led 20 of them, and know what, when and how to bring people into the fold, from due diligence, to Day One, to long after. 
Laura Varn & Associates specialize in Standardization of Processes and Policies

Standardization of Processes and Policies

We can help sort out the organized chaos of how things are done now and create a better path forward.
Laura Varn & Associates specialize in

Leader Development

Success rises or falls on leadership. We’ll assess talent, craft plans to develop their full talent and track their progress.

Laura Varn & Associates specialize in Media Relations

Media Relations

Having strong trade association, local and/or national news coverage about your organization can have a strong impact on your business.
Laura Varn & Associates specialize in Executive Communications

Executive Communications

Successful leadership starts with authentic and trustworthy communications that convey confidence and trust to stakeholders.
Laura Varn & Associates specialize in Communications

Internal Communications

Employees are your number one brand ambassadors, yet often are the last to know what is happening at the company. We can fix that.

Laura Varn & Associates specialize in Communications

Manager Communications

Managers who communicate well with their direct employees have better retention, engagement and productivity.

“Laura’s ability to build the HR and Comms functions from scratch across so many regions and states with thousands of employees is truly a wonder. Inspiring and demanding a people driven perspective that was coupled with disciplined execution is a lesson to all that may wonder just how she pulls off sequential M&A deals without losing one’s way or straying from one’s core values.”

Doug Haugh
Chairman, NewTide

@douglashaugh

Doug Haugh, chairman at NewTide