HR Consultancy

Lasting and Measurable Value for Your Diversity and Inclusion Processes

Bridging Your HR Gaps with Award-Winning Solutions

We know organisations are rapidly changing and at times specialist skills need to be brought in to give a different perspective or an expert view.  This is where we can help.

At Northern Powerhouse Consultancy, we are passionate about identifying and fixing the strategic gaps in your culture and processes. By introducing you to proven, practical and commercially beneficial resources for your organisation, Sharon (Pegg) Kinder and her team will improve the motivation and productivity of your team.

Happy staff boosts the engagement with your customers and aids the growth of your business. Our resources have had national and international acclaim from Government initiatives. We have managed projects across Europe and the Globe and have won numerous commendations and awards for our holistic approach to HR consultancy.

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Our Services

Empower your journey to excellence with our strategic HR solutions, tailored to foster diversity, inclusion, and organisational growth, guided by Sharon Kinder's extensive expertise

HR and D&I Consultancy

Optimise Your HR Practices. Dive into a comprehensive suite of HR consultancy services tailored to navigate change, refine policies, and foster a dynamic, inclusive workplace culture.

Mental Health and Wellbeing

Enhance Wellbeing Across Your Organisation. Access internationally recognised training that nurtures resilience, empathy and mindfulness, equipping your team to build a caring and supportive community.

Membership Programme

Unlock Continuous Growth and Support. Join Co-Connect, our exclusive membership programme, for a year-round package of training, consultancy, and updates, all aimed at elevating your organisation's success.
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What Our Clients Say...

Sharon was recommended to me because of her passion and expertise in creating mental health strategies. Sharon led our first Mental Health First Aiders training that was so successful that Sharon will be training the EMEA senior leadership as a consequence of their recommendation. Sharon was able to deliver incredibly difficult topics in a way that led the group to feel empowered with a desire to make a difference. Their continued drive on the topic speaks volumes for Sharon’s collaboration.

Anna Taylor FCIPD
PEOPLE DIRECTOR ARCTIC WOLF

I have had the pleasure of working alongside Sharon on several different projects during her tenure at The Group and can honestly say, she has been a fantastic asset to the Business and a real breath of fresh air. Sharon is a true expert in her field, quickly establishing an excellent understanding of the diverse cultures across the family of Businesses and adapting her work and methods to support them. Sharon understands the Business and she also understands legislation, culture, engagement and inclusion. I would definitely recommend Sharon and really hope I have the opportunity to work with her again in the future.

Zahina Bibi
Executive Director | Top 10 People Analytics influencer in APAC | Strategic Data Leader | Passionate about digital transformation, data management and people analytics.

I worked with Sharon at The Co-operative Group where she was responsible for leading the diversity strategy across a Group of 5 businesses, 70,000 colleagues addressing the needs of a diverse Group and ensuring diversity remained a key priority in the people agenda, delivering to the needs of both colleagues and members. Sharon is extremely credible and knowledgeable in her field and is always willing to offer her support and expertise to others. She is passionate about how diversity can add value to the business strategy of organisations.

Carolyn Sidebotham
Capability Lead & HR Transformation at The Co-op

I met Sharon through her role as Diversity Manager, where she led the Diversity and Inclusion agenda at the Coop Group. Sharon proved to be a thought leader and real driver for inclusion. She was extremely helpful in shaping our thinking at The Channel Islands Co-operative Society. I have no hesitation in recommending Sharon.

Colin Macleod
CEO & Director at The Channel Islands Co-operative Society

Sharon was recommended to me because of her passion and expertise in creating mental health strategies. Sharon led our first Mental Health First Aiders training and that was so successful that Sharon will be training the EMEA senior leadership as a consequence of their recommendation. Sharon was able to deliver incredibly difficult topics in a way that led the group to feel empowered with a desire to make a difference. Sharon has most recently run two sessions for our colleagues across Eastern Hemisphere about noticing and managing the impact of Covid on our mental health, which got great feedback. Since 2018 the engagement feedback for the question “the Senior Management Team have a sincere interest in my well-being” has increased 21% from 38% to 59%.

Anna Taylor
HR Director - Eastern Hemisphere at Tensar International Corporation

Sharon is a true expert in her field and effortlessly combines the I&D agenda with commercial acumen and a pragmatic approach. Her energy and passion is infectious and she has the unique ability to inspire those around her, whilst taking them on a journey to make real and authentic change.

Liz Kingston
Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition Digital, BT Group

Awards

HR Consultancy of the Year (Yorkshire)  23/24

The Business Desk – Leadership Awards HR Leader- Sharon Kinder

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