On Friday, November 15th, Rapid7 was awarded ‘Excellence in Workplace Health and Wellbeing’ at the Belfast Telegraph IT Awards. This award recognizes technology companies in Belfast that prioritize employee well-being.

At Rapid7, we believe that the best ideas and solutions come from diverse, multi-faceted teams. By supporting our people with programs that enhance their well-being and quality of life, we create an environment where they can continue to have rewarding career experiences and make an incredible impact on our business. Our programs go beyond just taking care of people when they are sick. Instead, we look to increase their overall quality of life with unique initiatives and offerings that support both physical and mental health and wellness.

Our award submission was broken down into three key areas where we offer unique benefits that make us leaders in our field. These areas included benefit offerings, physical health and well-being, and mental health and well-being.

Benefit Offerings

Rapid7 is proud to offer unique and competitive benefits to employees and their families. One example is our neurodiversity coverage. Employees at Rapid7, and their family members, have access to specialists for evaluations, screenings, and treatment programs. Appointments and services that would otherwise take months or years are able to happen within weeks.

As part of our health benefit program, once a year, our company participates in a global health and well-being challenge. This is not your typical ‘steps’ challenge, but instead a comprehensive initiative encompassing physical activity, meditation, and mindfulness, designed to build connections across Rapid7 teams.

Physical health and well-being

Our cycle-to-work scheme allows employees to set aside a salary sacrifice to purchase a new bicycle. There is no maximum limit so our employees are often able to select high-end models at an affordable rate. Employees drop in and out of the program as they wish, and this year we have 16 employees saving up to get their new bikes.

For those who prefer a gym or fitness classes, our Chichester street office building is equipped with a full service gym featuring cardio and weight training equipment, as well as a yoga and group fitness studio. The fitness studio has a variety of virtual program on demand, many of which can be completed in just 20 minutes, making it easy for employees to fit in a quick break during their day.

Mental health and wellbeing

AwareNI is a local organization that we’ve been proud to partner with. We participate in their mood matters program, bringing mental health awareness and training to employees across Rapid7. However, what is most unique is our on-site mental health first aiders. We partner with AwareNI to train employees to be on-site mental health first aiders, giving employees a resource in the office to go to if they are experiencing a mental health crisis. As mental health first aiders, these employees are equipped with the skills and knowledge to guide and support colleagues experiencing a mental health-related crisis.

At Rapid7, we are on a mission to create a secure digital world for our customers, our industry, and our communities. We show up every day to keep our 11,000+ customers around the world protected from the latest threats. This requires us to build a dynamic workplace where innovation and collaboration thrive. Taking care of our people is a critical first step, and we’re honored to have been recognized as a leader in this space. To learn more, please visit our careers site at careers.rapid7.com.