Building Better Workplaces: Why We Created Chrysalis Workplace

At Chrysalis Courses, we’ve always believed that people are the heart of any organisation. Training and professional development have been central to our mission for many years, but we also knew that skills alone aren’t enough to help people thrive. Staff wellbeing, communication, and a healthy workplace culture are just as important.

That’s why we created Chrysalis Workplace.

What started as an internal initiative to support our own team has grown into a new company with a clear goal: to help other organisations build healthier, happier, and more productive workplaces.

Why Chrysalis Workplace?

Like many organisations, we faced familiar challenges. Stress, burnout, and communication breakdowns can affect even the most dedicated teams. Staff want to feel valued and supported, not just trained. Leaders want to build workplaces where people thrive, but often lack the tools to make that happen.

We realised that if we truly wanted to invest in our people, we needed to offer more than just training courses. We needed to create something that supported wellbeing as much as professional growth.

So we piloted Chrysalis Workplace with our own staff, a team of around 20. The results spoke for themselves. Communication improved, people felt more confident, and wellbeing became part of the conversation rather than an afterthought. It showed us that the model worked, and that it could benefit organisations far beyond our own.

What Chrysalis Workplace Offers

Chrysalis Workplace brings together a range of resources designed to make wellbeing practical, accessible, and sustainable.

• Workshops – Covering topics from communication and resilience to nutrition and personal development, our workshops give staff tools they can apply straight away in their roles.
• Self-help resources – Quick, easy-to-use guides and materials that support day-to-day wellbeing.
• Therapy access – For staff who want more personalised support, Chrysalis Workplace provides access to professional therapy sessions. Importantly, organisations only pay for the sessions their staff actually use, making it cost-effective as well as impactful.
• Constantly evolving content – We’re continually adding new courses and resources, so the support grows alongside your team’s needs.

Together, these elements create a flexible programme that goes beyond “perks” and instead embeds wellbeing into company culture.

The Impact

When we trialled Chrysalis Workplace with our own team, the difference was clear. Staff reported feeling more supported and confident. Conversations became more open, and people who had been quieter in meetings began to speak up and even lead presentations.

One team member told us:

“The workshops gave me practical tools I could use straight away at work. I feel like I listen better and communicate more clearly with colleagues now.”

Another shared:

“Having access to therapy made me feel like the company genuinely cares. Just knowing it’s there if I need it gives me peace of mind.”

The effect wasn’t just individual — it was cultural. Work–life balance improved, communication strengthened, and as a result, so did outcomes. Happier staff led to better results.

Our Vision

We didn’t set up Chrysalis Workplace just to add another benefit to the list. We set it up to change how organisations think about their people. Our vision is to help businesses across the UK build cultures where wellbeing and professional development go hand in hand.

We believe that investing in staff isn’t just the right thing to do — it’s smart business. Happier staff stay longer, work better, and create stronger organisations. By making wellbeing accessible, flexible, and cost-effective, Chrysalis Workplace aims to support companies of all sizes to retain talent, reduce burnout, and unlock the full potential of their teams.

This is just the beginning. As we continue to expand our resources and courses, our mission remains the same: to help organisations build workplaces where people feel supported, valued, and empowered to thrive.

Chrysalis Workplace started with our own team, but it’s built for every workplace. If you’re ready to invest in your people and create a culture that lasts, we’re here to help.