Education

Teaching Is Hard. Recognition Shouldn’t Be.

Nectar helps schools turn appreciation into action, creating a workplace where teachers thrive and students succeed.

1,400+ Organizations Building Culture With Nectar

Burnout Is Driving Teachers Away

55% of teachers plan to leave the profession earlier than expected due to burnout. With 44% feeling burned out “often” or “always,” the teaching profession is facing an unprecedented retention crisis.

Teachers Don’t Feel Supported

The percentage of teachers who strongly agree that someone at work cares about them has dropped by 22% since 2020. This lack of support is eroding morale and making it harder for teachers to stay engaged

Stress Is Higher in Education Than Anywhere Else

The burnout rate of K-12 teachers is 14% higher than in other industries. With 44% experiencing constant stress compared to 30% in other sectors, teaching is one of the most demanding professions.

Celebrate Milestones Without Extra Work

From work anniversaries to years of service, Nectar automates milestone celebrations so every teacher, custodian, tech, and admin feels appreciated—without adding to your to-do list.

Recognition That Starts With Your Team

Teaching takes a village. Nectar makes it easy for teachers and staff to give peer-to-peer shout-outs, fostering collaboration and boosting morale in every school.

Collect Appreciation From the Community

Parents, students, and community members can recognize your teachers’ hard work too. With Nectar, these moments of gratitude can be shared and celebrated by everyone.

Meaningful Rewards for Every Teacher

From classroom supplies to personal treats, Nectar’s customizable rewards let teachers choose what matters most to them, making every recognition feel special.

Align Recognition With School Values

Great schools are built on shared values. With Nectar, every shout-out can reinforce the principles that drive your district’s mission, keeping your culture strong and consistent.

Keep Everyone Informed and Aligned

With multiple schools and staff, communication can get messy. Nectar’s Internal Comms tools keep your entire district on the same page, ensuring everyone is informed and aligned.

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A Teacher’s Impact Should Never Burn Out

Nectar helps schools and districts combat burnout and build a culture where educators feel valued, supported, and inspired to keep making a difference.

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What our customers are saying

"Before Nectar, our turnover rate was around 25%. Now it’s less than 7%, which has made a huge difference for us in keeping our team together.”

Kelly Hayes
Director of Human Resources

“Before Nectar, our wellness program participation was just over 35%. Now, we’re seeing participation rates close to 80%, which has been a game-changer for employee engagement.”

Lorelei N.
Community Engagement Director

“We used to spend up to two days each month manually recognizing employees for birthdays and anniversaries. Now, Nectar handles all of that automatically, which has been a huge time-saver.”

Hannah R.
Senior HR Director

“One of our team members said, ‘It’s the little things like getting recognized that make me feel like I’m not just a number, even when I’m working remotely.’”

Zach C.
Marketing Manager

“Even with everyone working from home, it felt like we were all still part of the same team when we saw those shout-outs come through.”

Robin C.
People and Culture Manager

“I credit Nectar with keeping our engagement from taking a huge hit during challenges that the business has faced. Like many companies, we went through a huge cost saving exercise over the last 6 months... but I will tell you it was NEVER an option for leadership to consider canceling or changing the Nectar contract. It's too important to who we are.”

Jennifer N.
Director of People and Culture