Skills Product & Business Workhuman Recognition and Rewards API Guide

Workhuman Recognition and Rewards API Guide

v20260423
workhuman-upgrade-migration
This guide provides comprehensive instructions for migrating and integrating with the Workhuman Social Recognition and rewards API. It covers key concepts like peer-to-peer recognition, award levels (bronze to platinum), and bidirectional synchronization with major HRIS systems (Workday, SAP). Use this skill when building robust corporate employee recognition workflows or modernizing HR systems integration.
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Overview

Workhuman Upgrade Migration

Overview

Guidance for upgrade migration 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

EndpointMethodDescription
/api/v1/recognitionsGETList recognitions
/api/v1/recognitionsPOSTCreate nomination
/api/v1/recognitions/:idGETGet recognition status
/api/v1/usersGETList employees
/api/v1/rewards/catalogGETBrowse reward catalog
/api/v1/rewards/redeemPOSTRedeem points for reward

Error Handling

ErrorCauseSolution
401 UnauthorizedToken expiredRe-authenticate
403 ForbiddenInsufficient permissionsCheck role/permissions
422 ValidationMissing fieldsCheck required fields
404 Not FoundInvalid IDVerify resource exists

Resources

Next Steps

See related Workhuman skills for more patterns.

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Name workhuman-upgrade-migration
Version v20260423
Size 1.95KB
Updated At 2026-07-13
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