Workhuman Recognition API Architecture Guide

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This guide provides the reference architecture for integrating Workhuman's Social Recognition and rewards APIs. It details key concepts like OAuth 2.0, peer-to-peer recognition, and configurable awards. Use this skill when building complex employee recognition workflows, syncing data bi-directionally with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, SAP), or integrating with collaboration tools like Slack and Microsoft Teams.

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Overview

Workhuman Reference Architecture

Overview

Guidance for reference architecture 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

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Next Steps

See related Workhuman skills for more patterns.

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Category Development

Name workhuman-reference-architecture

Version v20260423

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Source jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills

Updated At 2026-04-28