Skills Product & Business Workhuman Recognition and Rewards API

Workhuman Recognition and Rewards API

v20260423
workhuman-performance-tuning
This guide provides performance tuning and detailed API documentation for Workhuman's Social Recognition and Rewards API. It covers core concepts including OAuth 2.0 authentication, peer-to-peer nominations, configurable award levels, and bidirectional synchronization with major HRIS systems (Workday, SAP SuccessFactors). Use this resource when integrating employee recognition workflows, building reward redemption features, or connecting Workhuman to collaboration platforms like Slack and Microsoft Teams.
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Overview

Workhuman Performance Tuning

Overview

Guidance for performance tuning with Workhuman Social Recognition and rewards API.

Instructions

Key Workhuman API Concepts

  • Auth: OAuth 2.0 client credentials flow
  • Recognition: Peer-to-peer and manager nominations with points
  • Awards: Configurable levels (bronze, silver, gold, platinum)
  • Values: Company values attached to recognitions
  • HRIS Sync: Bidirectional sync with Workday, SAP SuccessFactors
  • Integrations: Microsoft Teams, Slack, Outlook native plugins

Core API Endpoints

Endpoint Method Description
/api/v1/recognitions GET List recognitions
/api/v1/recognitions POST Create nomination
/api/v1/recognitions/:id GET Get recognition status
/api/v1/users GET List employees
/api/v1/rewards/catalog GET Browse reward catalog
/api/v1/rewards/redeem POST Redeem points for reward

Error Handling

Error Cause Solution
401 Unauthorized Token expired Re-authenticate
403 Forbidden Insufficient permissions Check role/permissions
422 Validation Missing fields Check required fields
404 Not Found Invalid ID Verify resource exists

Resources

Next Steps

See related Workhuman skills for more patterns.

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Name workhuman-performance-tuning
Version v20260423
Size 1.96KB
Updated At 2026-07-13
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