Practical support for people-first growth.
Norwest's People Ops & Culture team helps portfolio companies turn people-first strategy into sustained performance. We partner with founders and HR leaders as they build scalable, compliant, and values-aligned people organizations.
A trusted sounding board for people leaders.
Our team advises on HR infrastructure, employment compliance, compensation and benefits, performance management, organizational design, and complex employee matters.
We also connect HR leaders across the Norwest portfolio through peer networks, roundtables, surveys, and curated discussions that share practical benchmarks and best practices. Whether navigating growth, change, or difficult decisions, we serve as a trusted partner to help build strong, enduring cultures.
Laurie Tennant
Principal, People Advisory
Creating business impact through people strategy.
People-first companies perform better. We help you strengthen leadership, culture, and employee experience with practical support designed for modern, distributed teams.
People
Operations
Payroll, Benefits, and PEO Guidance
HR Policies and Compliance Support
Employee Relations Advisory
Org and Workforce Planning
Benchmarking and Best Practices
Culture and
Leadership
Employee Engagement and Culture Strategy
Curated Introductions to People Leaders
Monthly HR Roundtables
Executive Coach and Advisor Referrals
Distributed Workforce Strategy
Operator-informed guidance for scaling teams.
Our network of Senior Advisors includes experienced HR and People leaders who have helped scale top companies through periods of rapid change.
