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AKBridge the Gap customizes solutions for every client after assessing where you are with your human resources function and where you want and need to be.

Some clients choose to work with us on a project basis for an employee handbook creation or revision or an internal mediation project. Others choose to select one or more training sessions to educate their employees. And some keep us close as a supportive partner through a retainer model as we work through ongoing HR challenges together. For some, it’s a combination of all three!

Our à la carte services typically include:

  • Employee Handbook Creation and/or Revision
  • Job Description Creation/Revisions
  • Internal Investigations/Mediations
  • Training Sessions—Companywide and Supervisory-Specific
  • Performance Management and the Evaluation Process
  • Best Hiring Practices Review and Implementation
  • Fair Labor Standards Act/Wage and Hour Compliance
  • General HR Strategies and Best Practices Consultation
  • Strategic Management Process and Employee Placement

Training Topics may include, but are not limited to:

  • Progressive Steps of Discipline
  • PTO vs. Sick and Vacation Time
  • Effective Performance Evaluations
  • Family and Medical Leave Act
  • Harassment and Discrimination
  • Employee Handbook Implementation
  • Integrating Employee Handbook Essentials into the Culture
  • Workplace Bullying
  • Termination Process
  • Workplace Violence
  • Workplace Diversity
  • Employee Selections & Hiring
  • Interview Do’s and Don’ts
  • Basic Drug and Alcohol Awareness
  • Reasonable Suspicion Drug Testing
  • Return to Work Requirements/Worker’s Comp
  • Wage & Hour with Overtime Specifics/FLSA
  • Positive Attitude/Civility in the Workplace
  • Team Building
  • Employee Retention and the Bottom Line
  • Multi-Generational Differences in the Workplace
  • Workplace Investigations
  • Employee Attendance Issues
  • The Importance of an Employee Handbook
  • Social Media
  • Emerging Technologies and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

During retainer engagements, we become a Fractional Chief Human Resources Officer (with a significant employment law background) to help you navigate specific challenges. And, we are available to address issues like:

  • Questions regarding pay and break times for 12-hour shifts
  • Questions regarding liability issues with independent contractors
  • Questions regarding FMLA, ADA, and Worker’s Comp leave policies
  • Progressive disciplinary processes
  • Performance management and evaluations
  • Accurate job descriptions to determine FLSA exemption status
  • Questions regarding reasonable accommodations for ADA issues
  • Questions regarding drug testing in an ever-changing, multi-state/federal legal system
  • Dealing with e-cigarettes in the workplace
  • Investigations of harassment allegations relating to all protected classes
  • Behavior in response to internal claims up to and including retaliation
  • Employee corrective action and rehabilitation
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"Ashley Burton provides concise, timely solutions and delivers exceptional support during any issue or crisis. When I call, I need definitive answers and her solutions provide me with just that, not just a probably or a maybe. Ashley Burton provides support that is direct and in the end dispels liability, which is my overall goal."
Georgie CarterManager, Hartley Oil
 "Ashley quickly became an extension of our HR team and was incredibly helpful in ensuring our policies and practices were not only compliant with local and federal laws, but also innovative. She helped us bridge the gap so that we could stand apart in our the industry. So grateful for her partnership."
Brittany RogersChief Human Resources and People Officer, Illuminate USA
 "I met Ashley right after I started a new role, building a company from the ground up. We had no policies or handbook and no internal employment attorney. Not only was Ashley wonderful to work with, she also provided sound legal advice and quickly became a trusted partner. She's responsive, knowledgeable, supportive, and always willing to jump in wherever she can to help resolve issues."
Brittany RogersChief Human Resources and People Officer, Illuminate USA
"Smart, trusted, vibrant, and dedicated: these are just a few words that come to mind when I think of Ashley. Ashley's unique combination of practicing employment law for over 20 years and her vast experience in directing and developing HR strategies for companies make her a competitive advantage to any company.”
J. Victor FlanaganMember, Pullin, Fowler, Flanagan, Brown and Poe PLLC
"Whether your issue is small or very serious, Ashley and AKBridge the Gap have the necessary skills to assist you in developing a strategy that will address the issue and make your company more productive and successful. Give Ashley ten minutes of your time and you will know that you want AKBridge the Gap on your team."
J. Victor FlanaganMember, Pullin, Fowler, Flanagan, Brown and Poe PLLC
"We have utilized Ashley's expertise and experience in the areas of employment law and human resources for many years and will continue to do so! She is always friendly, professional, and quick to respond when issues inevitably pop up. Highly recommend!"
Truman Griffith, Esq.Partner, Warner Law Offices
"My work experience with Ashley Burton is always very positive with good results. I have worked with her for many years and will continue to use her services for many more."
Jim BennettChairman of the Board, Calhoun Banks
 "Ashley Burton was our Vice President, Human Resources for almost 15 years. She helped us develop HR systems, processes, and procedures. She also served in our Loss Control Group and provided exceptional services to clients who needed HR assistance and guidance. She was a regular guest speaker for employee groups, insurance carriers, and large affiliated Associations. We continue to use Ashley and AKBridge the Gap as a liaison to our clients on HR matters, adding an invaluable resource to our clients’ arsenal.”
Raye WhiteAgency President, COO, AssuredPartners
"In our business, a long-term relationship with clients is extremely important. In my work with CFO's and large HR divisions, there is often a need for support in employment law matters. Recommending the appropriate outside consultant is critically important to us. We have used Ashley over and over in this space. My experience and the feedback regarding Ashley and her team, has been nothing short of five-star reviews and an appreciation from my clients for my referral to her. Her services make us look better."
Paul WhiteExecutive Vice President, AssuredPartners
“I have worked with Ashley for over 6 years. Ashley is very knowledgeable and an expert in the field of human resource law. I also found her to be very caring and a great public speaker. I don’t think you could ever go wrong in utilizing Ashley to improve your organization.”
Jeff DixonCSP, Premier Risk Management Solutions
"Ashley Burton exemplifies integrity, with an unmatched work ethic that sets her apart. Her unwavering passion for her community and its residents shines through in her professional and personal work - daily. Combined with her commitment to developing creative and unique solutions, Ashley will work hard to provide organizations a competitive advantage - helping them to elevate their business."
Amy GoodwinMayor, City of Charleston
"Every workplace brings challenges. Working with Ashley at AKBridge the Gap has been the most enjoyable experience. She has helped us navigate these challenges with her wide variety of skillsets. She brings so much passion and knowledge in her meetings and in the trainings she provides. Ashley is very dedicated in helping us in every way to be the best that we can be."
Misty HillCity Manager, City of Lewisburg
"Ashley Burton has been a joy to work with. I am very appreciative of her knowledge, cooperation, and efficiency!"
Melodie RentfrowCity Clerk, City of Glen Dale

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