Skip to main content

Overview of Manager Features

Learn about the manager features within Nectar

Marissa Tingey avatar
Written by Marissa Tingey
Updated over 2 weeks ago

How do I use Nectar?

This article explains how to use your Nectar account as a manager—including how to send awards, approve challenges, and view team insights. A video tutorial is available at the bottom of this article if you prefer to watch instead.

🌟 Important: Some features described below may not be available to you. Manager permissions are set by your company admin. If you're unsure what you can access, check with them directly.


What can I do in Nectar?

With your Nectar account, you can:

  • Send shoutouts to coworkers

  • Engage on the social feed (add points, comments, emojis, or GIFs)

  • Redeem points for rewards

  • Claim challenges

  • Nominate peers for awards

  • Browse discounts (U.S. only)

  • Adjust your profile settings

If you’re a manager with additional permissions, you may also be able to:

  • Send custom awards

  • Approve challenges and rewards

  • View milestone events in the calendar

  • Access a Team Insights report


What is the Home Feed and how do I send a Shoutout?

What is a shoutout?

A shoutout lets you recognize coworkers for their contributions. You’ll:

  • Select a teammate (@)

  • Choose a point amount (+)

  • Tag a core value (#)

  • Write a message of appreciation

Note: Managers have two extra options:

  • Keep Shoutout Private – visible only to the sender and recipient, not posted to the public feed

  • Hide from Leaderboard – excludes the shoutout from public rankings but still counts toward reports. Leaderboard Report

How do I send a shoutout?

  1. From the Home Feed, click the Shoutout button.

  2. Fill in the required fields and send your message.

What can I do on the Home Feed?

  • See shoutouts from across your company

  • View birthdays and work anniversaries

  • React with comments, points, emojis, or GIFs

Additional resources:


How do I send Custom Awards?

Custom Awards are set up by your company admins and may be available for managers to send.

To send a Custom Award:

  1. Go to the Award tab

  2. Select the award

  3. Tag the recipient

  4. Click Send

Additional resources:


How do I approve Challenges and Custom Rewards?

If you're assigned approval permissions, you'll see an Approvals section in your left sidebar.

To approve a Challenge:

  1. Go to Approvals > Challenges

  2. Review any pending claims

  3. Click Approve or Deny

Additional resources:

To approve a Custom Reward:

  1. Go to Approvals > Rewards

  2. Review pending reward claims

  3. Click Approve or Deny

  4. If approved, help fulfill the reward as it happens outside of Nectar

Note: If you're unsure how to fulfill a reward, contact your company admin.

Additional resources:


What is the Calendar display?

The Calendar shows public birthdays and work anniversaries listed in Nectar.

  • Hover over a date to see event details

  • The calendar only shows if your direct reports are correctly listed in Nectar

Note: The Calendar will only show if your direct reports are assigned in Nectar.

Adjust notification preferences:

  1. Go to Profile > Notifications > General

  2. Scroll to Birthday and Anniversary options

  3. Find the Calendar Event Widget to select what you want to see


What are my Team Insights?

Team Insights help you understand how your team is engaging in recognition.

  • See a snapshot of monthly team recognition directly on the Home Feed

  • Click View Team Insights for a detailed report

Note: The report will only display if your direct reports are assigned to you in Nectar.

Additional Resources:

Manager Team Insights - article coming soon


Video Overview

Did this answer your question?