1. Make sure the Slack integration is set up
Your administrator must install the Nectar Slack integration first.
During setup, they’ll choose a Slack channel where shoutouts will be posted.
2. Use the /give or /Nectar command to send a shoutout
In the connected Slack channel, type the
/giveor/nectarcommand and hit send:A pop up will appear with a form where you can input the
Teammate you want to recognize
Number of points you want to give them
The message you want to include
and the core value they embody for your shoutout
Once all fields are filled out, click Send Shoutout and it will post to Slack and Nectar!
Here’s a short clip showing how to send a shoutout in Slack:
Convert a message in Slack to a Shoutout
You can also convert any message you send in Slack into a Shoutout. To do this:
Go to the message you want to convert and click the three dots for More Actions.
Click More Message Shortcuts and search Nectar and click the option Send as a Shoutout.
Once you do this, it should show up in your top shortcuts when clicking the More Actions button.
Then you'll be able to fill out the form with the needed information:
Teammate you want to recognize
Number of points you want to give them
The message you want to include (this will auto populate from your slack message)
and the core value they embody for your shoutout
Once all fields are filled out, click Send Shoutout and it will post to Slack and Nectar!