skills driven performance management
Nestor — Skills-based talent management
Nestor is a skills-based talent management platform that helps organizations discover, map, and develop workforce skills. Its solutions include AI Skills Management, a Talent & Opportunity Marketplace, Skills-Driven Performance Management, and Talent Development, all built on AWS with enterprise-grade security and compliance.
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- SOC 2 Type II
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
Data & Hosting
Data residency
Regional deployments; data is processed within the region (EU data remains in the EU, U.S. data remains in the U.S.).
Hosting
Audit logging of user activities; Enterprise SSO supported; role-based access control with restricted permissions.
Retention & deletion
Personal data is retained for as long as necessary for the purposes stated in the privacy policy. It may be retained longer to meet legal obligations, resolve disputes or enforce agreements. Usage data is retained for internal analysis, generally for a shorter period, with exceptions including security and service-improvement purposes.
Compliant with the GDPR and CCPA; regional data processing.
Feature Scope
Core capabilities: • Skills-based performance reviews with performance labels and kudos • OKRs and goal management with flexible/tailored metrics and templates; side-by-side view of objectives vs. skills • 360° feedback (managers, peers, self), real-time feedback, AI suggestions for competency development • Skills mapping to clarify job expectations, align capabilities to organizational goals, and support career moves • Identify critical skills impacting KPIs; talent reviews; 1-to-1 meetings; eNPS questionnaire • Recognize and reward high performers • Targeted training recommendations, growth actions, and personalized development plans • Match talent to projects, gigs, and roles via a talent/opportunity marketplace • Extensive skills library (20k+ skills) and skills-based job architecture; skill gaps analysis; skill matrix; evaluations history; peer skills & competencies feedback • Advanced analytics and downloadable reports (CSV); organizational and reporting line charts; customizable reporting. Integrations and extensibility: • Plug-and-play integrations with HRIS/HCM, ATS, LMS, SSO providers; calendar/productivity apps • API access; custom integrations on Enterprise; integration with HRIS/LMS/ATS for data sync • SSO support. Security and privacy: • SSO and MFA; RBAC; audit logging • Data encryption in transit (TLS 1.2) and at rest (256-bit via AWS) • AWS hosting in VPC; backups with daily full backups and transaction logging • Data isolation with dedicated DB per customer; single-tenant app servers for enterprise • Regular penetration tests, vulnerability scanning, static code analysis • Separate dev/test/prod environments; access monitoring and least-privilege. Compliance and data residency: • SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, CCPA • Regional deployments; data processed in-region (EU data stays in EU; US data stays in US). Languages and scale: • Multiple languages supported • Plans for Essentials (≤150 users), Premium (150–500), Enterprise (500+). Sources: https://nestorup.com/skills-driven-performance-management/; https://nestorup.com/increase-performance-and-drive-innovation/; https://nestorup.com/pricing/; https://nestorup.com/security-and-compliance/; https://nestorup.com/integrations/
Pricing hints: Tiered plans with modular add-ons and custom quotes; pricing scales by employee count and feature mix. Tiers: Essentials (usually up to 150 users), Premium (150–500), Enterprise (500+). Build-a-Plan to pick features; API access/custom branding from Premium; SLA, dedicated servers, and custom integrations on Enterprise. Sources: https://nestorup.com/pricing/
Security hints: SSO and MFA; TLS 1.2 in transit; 256-bit encryption at rest (AWS); AWS-hosted in VPC; RBAC; audit logging; separate dev/test/prod; regular backups; data isolation with dedicated DB per customer and single-tenant servers for enterprise; penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, static code analysis; access reviews and least privilege. Sources: https://nestorup.com/security-and-compliance/; https://nestorup.com/pricing/
Compliance hints: SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, CCPA; regional deployments with data processed in-region (EU data stays in EU; US data stays in US). Sources: https://nestorup.com/pricing/; https://nestorup.com/security-and-compliance/
Implementation hints: Customer Success and an Implementation Consultant included across plans to help set up, configure integrations, and launch quickly. Claims of ‘connect all your data in days, not months.’ Import via CSV; plug-and-play HRIS/LMS/ATS/SSO; custom integrations for Enterprise. Sources: https://nestorup.com/pricing/; https://nestorup.com/integrations/
Support hints: Dedicated Customer Success across all plans; strategy and planning support; implementation consultant; support via email/phone/live chat (availability may depend on plan); SLA offered on Enterprise. Contact channels: hello@nestorup.com and +1.408.769.5590. Sources: https://nestorup.com/pricing/; https://nestorup.com/?utm_source=openai
Integration hints: Plug-and-play integrations with leading HRIS/HCM, LMS, ATS, and SSO providers; calendars/productivity tools; API access; custom integrations available for Enterprise. SSO login supported. Sources: https://nestorup.com/integrations/; https://nestorup.com/pricing/
Features at a Glance
Performance
- Reviews
- 360 feedback
- Goals/OKRs
Talent
- Skills management
- Succession planning
Analytics
- Dashboards
- Custom reports
Data & API
- Data export
- API
Administration
- Audit trail
Security & IT
- SSO/SAML
- MFA
- RBAC
- Audit logs
Core HR
- Org chart
- Roles & permissions
Compliance
- GDPR
- SOC 2
- ISO 27001
Integrations
- Okta integration
- MS Teams integration
- Slack integration
Pricing Model
On request
Tiered, modular “Build-a-Plan” with pricing based on employee count and selected features. API access and custom branding are available from Premium; Enterprise includes an SLA, dedicated servers and custom integrations.
Implementation
Quick integration with existing systems; data synchronization with HRIS/LMS/ATS is planned.
Support
Email · Phone · Live chat (availability depends on plan)
SLA: SLA in the Enterprise plan
Time zones: Global (Americas/EMEA; details vary by plan and region)
Dedicated customer success included in all plans.
Integrations
HRIS/HCM connectors
HRISPlug-and-Play; Synchronization of employee and organizational data
ATS connectors
ATSPlug-and-Play; Synchronization of relevant talent/candidate information
LMS connectors
LMSPlug-and-Play; Use for Training/Development Recommendations
SSO providers
SSOSSO support; specific IdPs are not publicly listed
Calendar/Productivity apps
OtherIntegration with calendar and productivity tools for collaboration and scheduling
Public API
APIAPI access; custom integrations on Enterprise
Custom integrations
OtherCustom Integrations on the Enterprise Plan
CSV import/export
OtherData import via CSV; reports can be downloaded as CSV files
