Erma Reese
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Personalized Rewards Make It Perfect

What do you like best about the product?

you can choose which gift/reward that you desire

What do you dislike about the product?

no complaints with me I like choosing my rewards

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

the ability to recognize special occasions---birthdays, anniversaries, perfect attendance atta-boy/girls

Cara Lambeth
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fun Shout Outs and Gift Card Rewards Make Recognition Easy

What do you like best about the product?

I like that I can give shout outs to my coworkers! And that Nectar can be converted to gift cards.

What do you dislike about the product?

The downside is you can not exchange it for cash into your account.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

It helps me to recognize others in the organization and gives them something extra to use how they want.

Robert Mora
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Super Convenient Rewards with Apple Wallet Integration

What do you like best about the product?

That the rewards can be added to a visa gift card! Very convenient to also be able to add the card to your Apple wallet.

What do you dislike about the product?

Honestly do not have anything bad to say about Nectar

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

Receiving recognition for hard work

Katherine Lee
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Empowering Peer Recognition with a Positive Culture

What do you like best about the product?

I love that although management gives shout outs; it also gives employees an opportunity to shout out each other.

What do you dislike about the product?

There aren't any things that I dislike about it. I do; however, think that the company doesn't give us enough points to give out.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

Moral among employees.

Jessica Danko
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wide Variety of Rewards and Easy Gifting Experience

What do you like best about the product?

I like the wide variety of choices in gift cards and other rewards available. Additionally, although I haven't personally used them, I know several people who have been able to get great discounts using the discounts available as well. The app is easy to use to send Nectar to others and include personalization in the comments being sent with the shout out.

What do you dislike about the product?

I don't like how points don't match dollars, so you can end up with odd amounts of points you can't use. Would be better it is was even at a point = dollar type set up. Only thing I can really think of as a negative.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

n/a

Sabrina Freeman
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Love Nectar!

What do you like best about the product?

I get to use GIFs to shout out my co-workers!

What do you dislike about the product?

Sometimes logging in is a little difficult if you are doing it through Teams but that is really all I can think of and it isn't even a big pain.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

Keeps employee engagement up.

Jessica Conrad
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Effortless Way to Recognize Coworkers

What do you like best about the product?

I enjoy being able to easily give my coworkers recognition for all that they do

What do you dislike about the product?

No downsides that I can think of. UI is simple and easy to use.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

Previously, many employees did not receive the recognition they deserved for their hard work. I believe this makes it much easier for their efforts to be seen and acknowledged.

Jason Hunter
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Effortless Rewards and User-Friendly Experience

What do you like best about the product?

Ease of use. Great way to quickly reward those who deserve it.

What do you dislike about the product?

Searching for items outside of gift cards or our own swag store.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

This is simply another way for me to reward my team, especially when financial incentives might not be possible. It allows me to give them extra recognition even when our budget for monetary rewards is limited.

Jakita McDonald
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Nectar Strengthens Team Morale and Communication

What do you like best about the product?

I really like how easy Nectar is to access and navigate. The platform feels straightforward, and I can quickly get to what I need without any hassle. The reward options are also really good — there’s a wide variety to choose from, which makes the experience more enjoyable and motivating. Overall, it’s convenient, user-friendly, and offers meaningful rewards that actually feel worth earning.

What do you dislike about the product?

I don’t have many dislikes. The only small inconvenience is that I often have to re-verify my login even when I select the option to remember my device. It’s not a major issue, but it can be a little repetitive at times. Other than that, my experience has been positive.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

Nectar helps improve communication and connection across the company by giving us an easy way to recognize and appreciate one another. It supports team building and creates a more positive work environment. Because employees can receive recognition in real time, it helps us feel seen and appreciated for the work we do. This has definitely boosted morale and made collaboration smoother.

Savannah Stary
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Personalized Messaging Made Fun with GIFs and Emojis

What do you like best about the product?

I like the ability to personalize the message by adding gifs and having emoji reactions.

What do you dislike about the product?

There really is not much that sticks out to me as negative. I suppose that when you want to look back at your personal given and received shoutouts on your profile the page is not full size

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

Nectar is a great way for us to call out acts by fellow employees no matter how small or large in order to highlight that moment and provide recognition, along with some points! It is customizable in the messaging so that we can all keep our personality in it and vary it based on the message. The reward options to "cash in" your points are very diverse and beneficial to people like me who like to build up their points and save them for something larger, or for people who want to be able to exchange smaller amounts as they come up for smaller gifts.

Steven Parks
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Empowering Recognition and Rewards Across the Company

What do you like best about the product?

I think the primary win is that you can reward collogues for the tremendous work they do, and call it out to the entire company, while also rewarding them for any hard work or accomplishments they do.

What do you dislike about the product?

I currently haven't run into any issues or negatives about using Nectar, I would say it's a pretty balanced system, runs well, and has great rewards for high-performers or co-workers that have great achievements to be rewarded for.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

Nectar solves the problem of finding an easy way to recognize greatness in your fellow coworkers for their hard work or amazing accomplishments they achieve; while also being able to pick and choose the exact reward for said hard work and accomplishments.

Victoria Strohman
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Seamless, User-Friendly Platform with Fun Personalization Options

What do you like best about the product?

This platform is easy to use! I have never encountered any errors or issues - the technology always works seamlessly. There is a great selection of GIFs and emojis available, which makes it fun to add extra flair to shoutouts. The platform's organization is excellent; I have never had any difficulty finding information or features.

What do you dislike about the product?

When selecting a name with the @ feature, the results do not always appear promptly or accurately. For instance, if I am searching for John Doe, I might need to type out @johndo before the name appears in the search results. On other occasions, even after entering that many letters, the name might still not show up, and I have to try searching with just @joh instead.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

Nectar allows me to acknowledge my teammates and employees in a meaningful, public way. When someone does something exceptional or goes the extra mile, they truly deserve recognition that not only rewards them but also highlights their efforts to others. With Nectar, I am able to accomplish both of these goals. I have really enjoyed using this platform!

Josh Baum-Shmigel
Senior Team Lead
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Engages Teams with Fun Gamification and Positive Interactions

What do you like best about the product?

It keeps our teams engaged and lets you gamify fun, positive, and helpful interactions.

What do you dislike about the product?

The tagging of some coworkers by name can be clunky based on their chosen username vs their actual name.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

Nectar is helping to provide engagement and connection with the team, departments, and company. It makes myself and others act positively with the ability to get Nectar points for good things.

Xena Cirelly
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Versatile and Perfect for Everyday Kudos

What do you like best about the product?

I love how versatile it is, but also casual for small kudos. I love that the points don't expire.

What do you dislike about the product?

I wish we got more than 50 points to give away per month. That is really the only thing I don't like. I wish we could convert our "swag" bucks into regular points as well.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

Nectar allows us to recognize our colleagues for minor and major things. I feel employee recognition has increased substantially since using Nectar.

Tara Pugh
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Empowering Recognition and Fun Challenges

What do you like best about the product?

I love being able to honor my co-workers for being great. I also love being able to do challenges.

What do you dislike about the product?

I don't dislike it at all. It is a great encouragement.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

Knowing what the other educators in my district are doing in a positive light. It helps me stay in the know. I also see that Dr. M encourages us all to become a part of the Nectar community. This let me know that he is interested in promoting a positive environment.

Brian Spradley
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Amazing Community and Rewarding Experience

What do you like best about the product?

The sense of community and rewards program

What do you dislike about the product?

It needs to add more to the app making it more like other social media

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

It helps stay more connected to your co workers out of town

Lindley Riekel
Public Relations Coordinator
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Perfect for Connecting and Appreciating Remote Teams

What do you like best about the product?

It's a good way to bridge the gap between people that work in office and remotely, and show appreciation to them when you can't see them in person.

What do you dislike about the product?

I don't like that the points you're given to reward others are put on a time limit - I don't always remember to use them before they expire.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

It's solving the issue of employees being recognized not only by their higher-ups, but by their peers. It also solves the issue of receiving an incentive or reward you aren't interested in.

Tyler Hamman
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Flexible Benefits and Effortless Gift Card Redemption

What do you like best about the product?

Nectar has given me the flexibility to choose how I want to use my benefits, simply sending me a gift card that I can redeem with whichever company I prefer. Before using Nectar, we had a prepaid gift card that was difficult to use and came with a lot of fees.

What do you dislike about the product?

Nectar has caused me to spend more at Amazon and has made it necessary for me to keep my Amazon Prime membership, since I often receive items for free through the program.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

Nectar has made it possible for me to earn rewards regularly, and I find them straightforward to redeem and use wherever I value them most.

Jamie Carsel
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fantastic Rewards Selection, Always Something to Choose

What do you like best about the product?

The platform offers a broad selection of rewards and is simple to use, which helps foster camaraderie among employees.

What do you dislike about the product?

I wish you were able to redeem your points as cash like DD into account instead of having to select a Visa giftcard that expires

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

Some employees volunteered to beta test a new product, and I was able to reward them with Nectar points as a thank you for their time!

Julie Stearns
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Effortless Appreciation and Fun Recognition with Stellar Support

What do you like best about the product?

I like how easy it is just to send a quick thank you or show my appreciation to a coworker. Its fun to include the gifs to add a little extra pizazz! I like that a notification is sent both via Teams and our email letting us know we have received a shoutout, and especially the email reminder before the months end so we don't forget to send our shout outs. Additionally, i do like that we are able to personalize our shoutouts and don't have to stick with just the company hashtags. I had one issue with trying to cash out Nectars before the holidays last year, but the support team was quick and thorough and very helpful in helping me track down the issue and cash in my points.

What do you dislike about the product?

If there is a downside, and this might be operator error, but I wish there was a way to look back through our own nectar shoutouts we've received, just if we need a little pick-me-up someday.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

It benefits me, obviously, when I receive Nectars. Many Chipotle burrito bowls have been purchased, even a matching sister tattoo, courtesy of Nectars! I also enjoy sending little shout outs to my coworkers, in hopes of brightening their days!

Sharonda Davis
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wide Gift Selection and Flexible Point Redemption

What do you like best about the product?

I love the variety of gifts it offers. Also, being able to split points for several gifts instead of just one.

What do you dislike about the product?

There really isn't anything that I dislike about this site.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

Nectar allows companies to reward their employees in real time with gifts they would not only like but use.

Kayla Davis
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fun, Easy Recognition That Boosts Team Engagement

What do you like best about the product?

Nectar is easy to use and a fun way to keep employees involved. Being able to pass kudos to a coworker without having to first go to a lead is wonderful and being able to include funny GIFs also makes my weird little heart happy. I use both the stand alone Nectar app as well as the Microsoft Teams integration, and both are excellent.

What do you dislike about the product?

Only real downside is the specific dollar amounts that are required to "cash out" for gift cards. For example, only being able to receive a gift card in increments of $5 vs the actual dollar amount you have in rewards. Even then, not a big issue.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

More employee recognition, especially from other coworkers. Able to provide real appreciation at the drop of a hat!

Diamond Williams
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Celebrates Team Success and Recognizes Hard Work

What do you like best about the product?

I love that you take the time to highlight the hard work your teammates do every day. Most people only get called out when mistakes happen on the worksite, and the good work often goes unnoticed. It feels great to see the positive things being recognized and celebrated.

What do you dislike about the product?

So far I have not come across any issues with Nectar.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

One benefit of Nectar for me is the variety of discounts available across many different places.

Darian
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Great Platform for Recognizing Coworkers

What do you like best about the product?

I like having a platform through work to show appreciation and recognition for my coworkers.

What do you dislike about the product?

At first I was confused about how to give other people my points using my monthly allotment but thats probably just me not paying attention to the instructions at first.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

It promotes employee recognition and appreciation across roles and peers not restricted to management.

Jack Tumey
Account Manager
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Excellent Tool That Makes Recognition Easy

What do you like best about the product?

I like the options for rewards and I like the shoutouts. Ease of use, ease of implementation.

What do you dislike about the product?

I never remember to do it. Feel like it needs an outlook plug in so I can send points straight from my email. Ease of Integration, frequency of use.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

Good for recognizing people and serving as a hub for company swag.