Morgan & Co. People Strategy

You built a great business.
Let's make sure your HR is just as solid.

Most small business owners are handling HR on their own — writing policies from scratch, navigating discipline without a playbook, and hoping nothing falls through the cracks. There's a better way.

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A. Walls, MHA, SHRM-SCP Principal HR Strategist Norfolk, VA · Available Nationwide

If you're running a small business,
this probably sounds familiar.

You didn't start your business to become an HR expert. But HR doesn't go away just because you're busy. These are the things small business owners come to me with most.

✓"I don't have an employee handbook and I know I need one."
✓"I'm not sure my hiring process is legal."
✓"An employee situation came up and I didn't know what to do."
✓"I wrote my own PTO policy and I think it might have problems."
✓"I need to let someone go and I want to make sure I do it right."
✓"My team is growing and HR feels like it's getting away from me."
✓"I know I'm missing something — I just don't know what."
✓"I can't afford a full-time HR person but I need HR support."
What I do

HR support built for small businesses

No HR jargon. No big-firm price tags. Just practical help getting your people operations in order — so you can focus on running your business.

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Employee Handbooks & Policies
Your handbook is your first line of defense. I write clear, legally grounded handbooks and standalone policies that actually reflect how your business works — not a generic template.
PTO · Attendance · Discipline · Remote Work · Social Media · and more
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Hiring & Onboarding
From writing job postings to building an onboarding checklist that actually sticks, I help you hire the right way and set new employees up to succeed from day one.
Job descriptions · Offer letters · Onboarding checklists · Interview guides
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HR Compliance & Risk
Employment law is complicated and it changes. I help you understand what applies to your business and make sure your practices aren't creating unnecessary legal exposure.
FLSA · FMLA · ADA · At-will employment · Termination best practices
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Employee Training
Whether it's a harassment prevention training, a manager development session, or teaching your team how to navigate your benefits — I build and deliver training that actually lands.
Manager training · Compliance training · Benefits education · AI in the workplace
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HR Advising & Coaching
Sometimes you just need someone to call. I offer hourly and retainer-based advising for business owners who want an HR expert in their corner without the full-time cost.
Employee relations · Difficult conversations · Performance management · HR audits
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Benefits & Wellness Programs
Helping your team understand and actually use their benefits is good for them — and good for your bottom line. I design simple wellness programs and benefits communication that employees actually read.
Open enrollment · Health literacy · Wellness program design · Benefits communication
How it works

Simple, straightforward, no surprises

1
We have a conversation
You tell me where things stand — what you have, what you're missing, what's keeping you up at night. No forms, no jargon. Just a real conversation about your business and your people.
2
I tell you exactly what you need
After we talk, I give you a clear picture of your HR gaps and a straightforward recommendation for what to tackle first. No upselling. No overwhelming to-do list. Just the honest answer.
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We get it done
Whether it's a single policy, a full handbook, or ongoing monthly support — I do the work and deliver something you can actually use. You stay focused on your business. I handle HR.
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You have someone to call
HR questions don't stop after the handbook is written. I'm available for ongoing support so you're never making a big people decision without someone experienced in your corner.

You deserve an HR partner who actually gets it.

I'm A. Walls — an HR strategist with a Master's in Health Administration and the SHRM-SCP credential, which is the highest level of HR certification available.

I've spent my career inside complex, fast-moving organizations — managing HR for a multi-site medical practice with nine locations, navigating compliance, building teams, and solving the kinds of messy people problems that don't have easy answers.

Now I bring that experience to small business owners who need the same level of expertise — without the big-firm price tag.

SHRM-SCP — Senior Certified Professional (highest HR credential)
MHA — Master of Health Administration
10+ years in complex, multi-site HR operations
Based in Norfolk, VA · Available nationwide
Questions I get a lot
Do I really need an employee handbook?
Yes — and not just to protect yourself legally. A good handbook sets expectations clearly so you're not making up the rules as you go. It's one of the best investments a small business can make.
I only have 8 employees. Is HR really necessary?
Absolutely. Employment law applies from your very first hire. The smaller you are, the more a single HR mistake can hurt. Getting the basics right early saves you from expensive problems later.
Can't I just use a template I found online?
Templates are a starting point — but they're generic. They don't know your state's laws, your industry, or how your business actually works. A real policy needs to fit your real situation.
How much does this cost?
It depends on what you need. I offer project-based pricing for one-time work and monthly retainers for ongoing support. We'll talk through your situation and find something that works for your budget.
DIY resources

Not ready to hire? Start here.

Professionally designed, ready-to-use HR templates — built by an SHRM-SCP certified HR strategist and available in our Etsy shop for a fraction of the cost of custom consulting.

Most popular
Employee Expense Reimbursement Kit
A complete 4-tab Excel workbook — expense form, mileage log, monthly tracker, and a customizable reimbursement policy. Just add your logo.
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Healthcare
AI & HIPAA Compliance Training Kit
Everything you need to train your healthcare staff on safe AI use — slides, a HIPAA do's & don'ts card, and a full AI usage policy template.
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Employee Communications
Health Literacy Email Template Bundle
Three ready-to-send employee emails covering benefits basics, wellness tools, and open enrollment — written in plain language your team will actually read.
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Training
AI in the Workplace Training Deck
A 10-slide manager training presentation covering AI benefits, risks, HIPAA, and workplace policy — ready to present with speaker notes included.
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Wellness
Digital Wellness Tools Handout
A one-page, print-ready employee reference covering 18 digital wellness resources across mental health, financial wellness, and physical health.
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Custom
Need something custom-branded?
Any template can be custom-branded with your logo, colors, and company name. Great for organizations that want professional HR materials without the consulting price.
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HR problems don't get smaller when you ignore them.

A missing policy, a skipped step in a termination, a job posting that says the wrong thing — these are small mistakes that can become very expensive problems. Getting HR right from the start is always cheaper than fixing it after something goes wrong.

Let's figure out what your business needs.

Start with a conversation. Tell me where things stand and I'll give you an honest assessment of what to tackle first — no pressure, no sales pitch.

Email
contact@morganpeoplestrategy.com
Location
Norfolk, VA
Available nationwide
LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/admorgan
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