Nectar HR

Recognize great work, reinforce core values, and redeem meaningful rewards.

by Nectar · Employee Engagement & Culture

Executive Summary

Nectar HR is a cloud-based employee recognition and rewards platform designed to foster a positive workplace culture, boost employee engagement, and improve retention. It enables peer-to-peer and manager-to-employee recognition through a point-based system where employees earn points for accomplishments and redeem them for various rewards. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing HR systems and popular communication tools like Slack and Microsoft Teams. Nectar HR primarily targets small to medium-sized businesses and people-first teams looking to create a more connected and appreciative work environment.

Use Cases

  • Boosting employee morale and engagement across the organization.
  • Reinforcing company values and culture through consistent recognition.
  • Automating and personalizing employee milestone celebrations like birthdays and work anniversaries.
  • Facilitating peer-to-peer and manager-to-employee appreciation and feedback.
  • Gaining actionable insights into workplace culture and recognition trends through analytics.
  • Managing and customizing reward programs with a diverse catalog and budget controls.

Features

Visibility

  • Analytics Dashboard: Provides comprehensive insights into recognition trends, employee engagement levels, and program participation.
  • Real-time Activity Feed: Displays recognition and rewards as they happen across the organization, fostering transparency and connection.
  • Shoutouts Report: A dedicated dashboard offering insights into employee recognition trends and patterns within the organization.
  • Insights by Core Value and Department: Breaks down recognition data to show alignment with company values and performance across different teams.
  • Unrecognized Employee Widget: Flags employees who have not yet received recognition, enabling proactive engagement efforts.

Intelligence

  • AI Summaries for Recognition: Generates AI-driven summaries for nominations and shoutouts, streamlining review processes and saving time.
  • Automated Milestone Celebrations: Automatically recognizes employee birthdays and work anniversaries, ensuring no important date is missed.
  • Customizable Recognition Guardrails: Settings to prevent misuse or 'gaming' of the peer-to-peer recognition system, ensuring fairness and integrity.
  • Proprietary Engagement Surveys: Includes eNPS, survey templates, a custom survey builder, and segmentation for targeted employee listening.
  • AI Sentiment Analysis: Analyzes sentiment from employee feedback and recognition messages to gauge overall morale and identify areas for improvement.

Support

  • Dedicated Account Manager: Available for higher-tier plans to provide personalized support and guidance.
  • Comprehensive Help Center: An online knowledge base with FAQs, guides, and resources for self-service support.
  • Email Support: Channels for security and privacy inquiries, indicating direct email support for critical issues.
  • Remote Access Support: Nectar can provide software support via encrypted Secure Remote Site Transport Protocol (SRSTP) over the internet.

Technical Specifications

Architecture
Cloud-native SaaS, built with fault tolerance and high availability, with services distributed across multiple GCP availability zones.
Deployment
Cloud/SaaS
Authentication
SSO, MFA (implied)
API Available
Yes
MCP Server
No

Infrastructure

  • AWS
  • GCP

AI/ML Stack

  • NLP
  • Machine Learning

Integrations

  • Slack
  • Microsoft Teams
  • BambooHR
  • Gusto

Security & Compliance

Certifications: SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, CCPA

Encryption: AES-256 at rest (GCP default), TLS 1.2 minimum / TLS 1.3 in transit. Proprietary TLS-like protocol with AES-128 for internal communications.

Data Residency: Cloud-based

Pricing

Model
Per user/month, Tiered subscription
Starting Price
Standard plan: $2.75/user/month (min $125/month); Plus plan: $4.00/user/month (min $4,000/year contract).
Target Customer
SMB to Mid-Market
Contract Type
Monthly available for basic plans, Annual contracts for higher tiers.
Free Trial
Yes, Free demo available (credit card required)

About Nectar

Nectar is a culture platform specializing in employee recognition and rewards, internal communication, and employee listening. It helps organizations improve employee engagement, foster connection, boost morale, and reduce turnover by enabling peer-to-peer and manager-to-employee recognition, automated milestone tracking, and customizable reward programs.

Founded: 2015 · Headquarters: Lehi, UT, United States · Employees: 51-200 · Private