PlayWork specializes in the psychology of play and next-gen solutions for advanced leadership , organizational development, engagemnet and meaningful work experience.

In a world where 70% of employees are disengaged, our innovative methodology and tools transform the work itself, making it more engaging, meaningful, and valuable for everyone. This enables every company to achieve its strategic goals.

We specialize in:

- Solving complex challenges

- Reducing stress and burnout, building resilience

- Developing leadership, fostering a growth mindset, and improving performance

- Boosting retention and employee development

- Fostering innovation and practical creativity

- Increasing agility and adapting to rapid changes

- Cultivating strategic decision-making

- Improving interpersonal communication

- Accelerating team collaboration

- Nurturing organizational culture

We work with leaders, managers, teams, organizational development & HR professionals, and innovation teams - All looking for out of the box solutions, future proof tools and creating meaningful changes in short periods of time, while enjoying the process.

Our diverse client base includes large corporations, government offices, academia, startups and more.

We are a national training provider, based in Harrogate. We are rated Good by OfSTED and are directly contracted to the Education and Skills Funding Agency to deliver government-funded apprenticeships in the workplace for all employees. We also work with a wide range of companies that pay the Apprenticeship Levy. We provide an outstanding, free, recruitment matching service which allows us to work closely with employers to source and recruit the best candidates for their apprenticeship positions. We can also provide funded training to existing employees who will benefit from an apprenticeship, subject to them meeting the eligibility criteria. We deliver apprenticeships in: - Network Cable Installation and Fibre optics - Business Administration - Marketing assistant and executive - Digital Marketing - Human Resources - Team Leader - Operations Manager - Information, Communication & Technology - Network Engineering By embracing technology to enhance but not replace delivery, we are able to offer courses that suit individual learning styles and can be completed at a pace that meets individual requirements.

Work/Redefined specializes in helping organizations attract, engage, and retain the over-50 workforce through age-inclusive strategies. Their offerings include training, consultancy, benchmarking, recruitment advertising, and a job board dedicated to promoting age diversity and tackling ageism. They provide tools like the Age Readiness Score and HRMI data analysis to create actionable and tailored age strategies for businesses. Their Age Insights Library offers members exclusive access to research and practical insights for age-inclusive practices. The company is distinguished by its focus on age diversity and comprehensive solutions aimed at leveraging the experience and talent of older workers.

7PK is a training and consultancy company focused on enhancing social mobility and systemic change by providing opportunities to disadvantaged groups. They collaborate with charities, social enterprises, local authorities, and corporate entities. Their offerings aim to improve youth and community engagement, diversity, equity and inclusion, and the development of underrepresented talent. Unique selling points include a strong commitment to social value and equity, and a bespoke approach to transforming organizational practices.

Aandag specializes in personal and organizational development through coaching and training. The company focuses on bringing new strategies to life, improving team collaboration, fostering a safe and stimulating environment for development, and aligning individual motivation with organizational goals. They emphasize the unique talents and intrinsic motivation of each employee, ultimately enhancing their satisfaction and success. Aandag promotes sustainable development practices within organizations to achieve collective goals effectively.

Acas (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) is dedicated to making working life better for everyone in Britain by providing free, impartial advice on workplace rights, rules, and best practices. They also offer training and help to resolve disputes, aiming to improve employment relations and enhance workplace productivity and efficiency. How Acas Can Help: Advice: Acas offers free advice on employment rights, rules, and best practice, covering a wide range of topics relevant to both employers and employees. Templates: They provide free letters, forms, and policy documents that organizations can adapt to their needs, helping to ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations. Dispute Resolution Services: Acas can assist in achieving a legal agreement without going to an employment tribunal or help resolve a dispute through their conciliation services. Training: They offer courses, events, and tailored support on a wide range of employment topics designed to educate and inform employers and employees about best practices in the workplace.

Acudemy is a leader in professional training, offering a diverse array of accredited and bespoke courses. With a focus on practical skills for the modern workplace, Acudemy helps individuals and businesses achieve their learning and development goals with courses that promise to make a lasting impact. They provide a holistic approach to professional development, ensuring that each learner receives the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in their respective fields.

ADR Consulting Group is dedicated to helping HR, DEI, and Supplier Diversity professionals to build inclusive workplace cultures that align with business success. They offer actionable strategies that focus on improving retention, productivity, and engagement by creating people-first business strategies. The company stands out by its tailored approach to fostering inclusive environments and commitment to client-specific needs, showcasing leadership in equity and inclusion, and providing a supportive and educational environment for holistic organizational growth.

AgriBiz Communications provides trusted management, marketing, and communications solutions to the agriculture and food industries. It offers executive and board services, financial management, communication, marketing, design, and media training.

Alterniq Inspired Growth specializes in coaching and development programs tailored for fast-growth organizations. Their offerings focus on equipping teams to thrive in rapidly changing environments, ensuring sustained productivity and motivation. With a team of experienced coaches, they provide assessment and selection centers, fostering an environment of belonging and ownership among employees. Their unique value lies in personalized coaching that aligns team growth with organizational objectives, facilitating seamless adaptation to new challenges.

Amplify DEI, led by Certified Diversity Executive Vivian Acquah, offers comprehensive DEI training, workplace wellness audits, and strategic consulting services. The company helps organizations uncover and address stress points in their workplace environment while promoting sustainable, inclusive practices for long-term success.

Key offerings include specialized DEI training, strategic workplace wellness planning, and robust DEI strategy implementation. Amplify DEI is noted for integrating DEI objectives with business performance goals, utilizing thorough workplace assessments, and fostering environments where employees can thrive through engaged and inclusive leadership.

Their unique podcast series, "Humanize the Workplace," further adds to their thought leadership and engagement with current DEI trends and debates.

Andy Hanselman Consulting help businesses and their people create competitive advantage by ‘Thinking in 3D’! That means being ‘Dramatically and Demonstrably Different’! We are Andy Hanselman and Jill White, partners both in business and in the ‘real world’ and we have over 30 years’ experience, researching, working with and learning from successful fast growth business leaders and their people. Over those 30 years, we have identified what we see as some of the common things that forward thinking successful businesses have and do - and have even written a book about them! Not the latest ‘fad’ or hyped ‘panacea’ for business success, nor a list of ‘do’s and don’ts, or ‘magical answers’, but proven methodologies and processes that help successful winning businesses get ahead, and stay ahead of their competitors. We are passionate about working with successful growing businesses and love helping them develop and enjoy bringing these lessons to life by speaking at events and conferences around the world and running leadership and business development training programmes and workshops. We thrive on interacting with people ensuring that they are challenged, stimulated and motivated our style is participative, fast paced, humorous and relevant. We believe people learn best by doing and having fun! As a result, we work hard to offer them practical, stimulating fresh ideas, tools and techniques that provide no-nonsense ‘stuff’ they can actually use in their businesses immediately. Our core areas of expertise are: + Strategic Development For Senior Leaders + Leadership Development for departmental heads, team managers and team leaders + Leadership Development for 'up and coming' managers and future prospective managers + Sales And Business Development Training + Customer Service Training We have worked with lots of large multinational businesses over the years including Tommy Hilfiger, Specsavers, Asda, Geodis, Santander, Parkdean Resorts, Grant Thornton and Ronseal, plus thousands of growing entrepreneurial businesses from a massive range of industry sectors.