Overview
Nectar is a 360-degree employee recognition software platform enabling peer-to-peer and manager-to-employee recognition rooted in core values. The platform offers automated birthday and anniversary celebrations, a global rewards catalog with hundreds of gift cards, swag stores, and comprehensive analytics dashboard. Nectar supports 11 languages and integrates with major HRIS and communication platforms.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓Exceptional user satisfaction (95% rating)
- ✓Quick implementation (launch in days without IT help)
- ✓Pay only for claimed rewards (unused points don't cost money)
- ✓Mobile-friendly with strong Slack/Teams integration
- ✓Volume discounts for 500+ employee organizations
- ✓Responsive customer support team
Cons
- ✗Reward options can feel limited or repetitive over time
- ✗Occasional minor delays when redeeming rewards
- ✗Requires demo booking for priced plans (no self-service start)
- ✗Integration depth with Slack/Teams could be improved
- ✗Minimum $4,000 annual agreement required
Who Should Use This?
Best For
- →Small to medium businesses (50-2,000 employees)
- →Budget-conscious organizations wanting value pricing
- →Teams in tech, healthcare, and retail sectors
- →People-first cultures prioritizing recognition
- →Companies wanting quick, simple implementation
Not Ideal For
- →Very small teams (under 50 employees) due to minimum commitment
- →Organizations needing extensive reward variety
- →Companies requiring deep integration customization
- →Businesses wanting self-service, transparent pricing
Key Features
Implementation
Can launch in a few days with minimal setup and no IT help required. Includes HRIS integration, automated celebrations, and dedicated account manager (Plus plan and above).
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Quick Info
Plus plan: $5/employee/month (annually). Premium plan: $6/employee/month (annually). Minimum annual agreement of $4,000. Volume discounts for 500+ employees. Only pay for rewards actually claimed.
📋 Implementation Guide
Step-by-step guide to implementing Engagement software
View Guide BelowOpen Full Guide PageImplementing Employee Engagement Surveys
Launch an effective engagement survey program to measure and improve company culture.
Implementation Steps
Define what to measure and how often.
Key Tips:
- Decide between annual, quarterly, or pulse surveys
- Choose key topics: engagement, wellbeing, manager effectiveness
- Ensure anonymity to get honest feedback
- Define how results will be shared and acted upon
- Get leadership commitment to act on results
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ×Surveying without commitment to act - creates cynicism
- ×Surveys too long - leads to survey fatigue and drop-off
- ×Not ensuring true anonymity - skewed results
- ×Only sharing positive results - loses credibility
- ×No follow-through on action plans
Best Practices
- Always share what changed based on previous surveys
- Keep pulse surveys under 10 questions
- Aim for 70%+ participation rate
- Share results within 2 weeks of survey close
- Make managers accountable for team action plans
- Resurvey to measure improvement
- Celebrate wins when scores improve
Frequently Asked Questions About Nectar
Common questions about Nectar, including pricing, features, integrations, and who should use it.