## 1,400+ Organizations Building Culture With Nectar Turnover Isn’t Just a Problem—It’s an Emergency Senior care has one of the most severe turnover problems in any industry, and the consequences play out in care quality, team morale, and administrative cost every single day. ###### Turn First-Year Hires Into Long-Term Team Members Engagement survey scores reveal dissatisfaction, but without a structured culture of ongoing recognition, the path from data to action stays murky. ###### Low Morale Is Costing More Than You Think Replacing a single registered nurse costs between $40,000 and $60,000 in recruiting, training, and lost productivity — and turnover in hospital settings often runs 15–30% annually. .avif) Case Study ## See how Accra achieved 97% Participation "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 Rutt [Learn more](/content/case-studies/accra/index.html) Recognize ## Recognition That Reaches Every Caregiver, Every Shift Senior care doesn’t happen at a desk. Nectar is built to work the way your team works — mobile-first, easy to use, and accessible without a company email address or a computer. A charge nurse can send a shoutout to a CNA from the nurses’ station in 30 seconds. A caregiver can receive recognition on their personal phone with nothing more than a push notification. - Mobile app with push notifications — works on personal devices, no company email required - Peer-to-peer shoutouts tied to care values: compassion, reliability, resident dignity, teamwork - Recognition feed visible to the entire facility — so great work gets celebrated publicly - Manager recognition flows designed for busy charge nurses and administrators Rewards ## Rewards That Fit a Senior Care Budget Nectar’s points-based rewards model was built with cost-sensitive environments in mind. There’s no per-shoutout cost and no minimum spend that strains a tight operating budget. Compare a modest monthly per-employee investment against the $4,000–$8,000 cost of replacing a single CNA — and the ROI case writes itself. - Low per-employee monthly cost — predictable, budget-friendly pricing - Points-based model with no invoicing per recognition sent - Gift cards, prepaid Visa, Amazon, and local merchant options - Charity and nonprofit donation options for mission-oriented staff Challenges ## Keep Staff Engaged Between Annual Reviews **Reward Participation, Not Just Performance** Not every win shows up in a performance review. Nectar's Challenges feature recognizes caregivers for showing up for themselves and their teammates — through wellness goals and team competitions that earn real points rewards. Analytics ## Spot Burnout Before It Becomes Turnover The cost of losing a caregiver isn’t just financial — it affects resident relationships, care continuity, and the morale of the team they leave behind. Nectar’s built-in analytics give administrators and DONs early visibility into where engagement is declining before it becomes attrition. - Engagement trend dashboards for facility-wide and department-level views - Recognition heatmaps that surface which teams are thriving and which may be struggling - Manager activity reports to identify supervisors who may need support or coaching - Reporting filterable by department, tenure, and location .avif) **Celebrate** Each Other Every Day Empower your nurses, caregivers, and clinicians to uplift each other with meaningful shout-outs that foster connection and appreciation. Celebrate Wins **as a Community** Empower patients, families, and partners to recognize your team’s care, bringing everyone together in celebration. **Recognition** Anytime, Anywhere With Nectar’s mobile app, your team can give and receive shout-outs—whether they’re on their feet, in a patient’s home, or between shifts. Personalized Rewards for **Personalized Impact** From gift cards to personalized perks, Nectar ensures every employee feels their efforts are appreciated in the way they value most. **Stay Connected,** Stay Informed Nectar ensures your team never misses a beat with announcements that keep them informed and on the same page. Values **in Action** Tie recognition to your organization’s core values, ensuring every shout-out reinforces your mission and culture. ## Unlock the power of employee recognition with Nectar Discover the real-world impact of Nectar's Employee Recognition Software. ### Help Your Team Feel Valued, Motivated, and Energized Nectar helps you recognize and retain your team by celebrating their hard work and reducing burnout. ### Make Recognition Tangible Nectar makes appreciation more impactful by offering customizable rewards your employees truly value. ## 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* ## Unlock the power of recognition Discover how our employee recognition software can boost morale and productivity.