VMware Workspace ONE + Nectar Single Sign-On

Enable secure, enterprise-grade access to Nectar with VMware Workspace ONE single sign-on authentication.

With VMware + Nectar, employees can log in using existing corporate credentials while IT maintains centralized control over authentication, security, and access policies.

Overview

The VMware Workspace ONE + Nectar Single Sign-On integration allows organizations to authenticate users through VMware’s identity and access management solution, delivering secure, centralized login to Nectar.

This integration is ideal for:

• Enterprise IT teams using VMware Workspace ONE Access
• Organizations managing SaaS authentication across distributed workforces
• Companies enforcing strict access control and compliance policies
• Teams looking to reduce password fatigue and improve login security

By enabling SSO with VMware, organizations provide employees with seamless access to Nectar while maintaining centralized governance over authentication and identity management.

How It Works

Nectar integrates with VMware Workspace ONE using standard SSO protocols to securely authenticate users.

What data syncs

VMware SSO focuses on authentication and identity verification rather than HR employee data syncing. Common identity attributes include:

• Work email address
• Display name
• Unique user identifier (NameID)
• Optional group or role claims (if configured)

Authentication method

The integration typically supports:

• SAML 2.0 single sign-on

Login behavior

• Employees select “Log in with SSO” on Nectar
• Authentication is redirected to VMware Workspace ONE Access
• VMware verifies identity and returns a secure SAML assertion
• Nectar validates the assertion and grants access

Access can be managed centrally through VMware user and group assignment policies.

Where users interact

Employees log into Nectar through the SSO option. IT admins configure Nectar as a SAML application within VMware Workspace ONE and manage authentication policies centrally.

Key Features & Benefits

• Enterprise-grade single sign-on through VMware Workspace ONE
• Centralized identity and access management for IT teams
• Reduced password fatigue and improved employee experience
• Support for MFA and security policies through VMware authentication controls
• Streamlined onboarding and access provisioning through group assignment
• Improved compliance posture with centralized authentication governance

Setup & Implementation

Setting up VMware SSO with Nectar is straightforward for IT administrators.

High-level setup steps

1. Enable SSO within Nectar’s authentication settings
2. Configure Nectar as a SAML application in VMware Workspace ONE
3. Exchange metadata (ACS URL, Entity ID, certificates)
4. Map required claims (email, NameID, etc.)
5. Assign users or groups within VMware
6. Test login flow and enable SSO for employees

Requirements

• VMware Workspace ONE administrator access
• Nectar admin permissions
• SAML 2.0 configuration capability

Estimated setup time: 30–60 minutes

IT involvement is typically required for setup and testing.

For full instructions, visit the Help Center documentation.

Use Cases

• Allow employees to log into Nectar using corporate credentials
• Centralize SaaS authentication through VMware Workspace ONE
• Enforce MFA and secure login policies
• Reduce password reset support tickets
• Meet enterprise compliance requirements for identity governance

Security & Compliance

The VMware + Nectar integration supports enterprise security standards.

It includes:

• SAML 2.0 authentication with encrypted assertions (where configured)
• Centralized enforcement of MFA and access policies through VMware
• Role-based admin controls within Nectar
• Alignment with Nectar’s SOC 2 compliance standards (if applicable)

Only authorized administrators can configure or manage SSO settings.

Support & Resources

Helpful links:

• Nectar Help Center
• Nectar Support Team: support@nectarhr.com

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

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