This endpoint allows you to update an existing employee’s information in the Cobee system. All fields in the request body are optional, so you only need to include the fields you want to update.
This endpoint allows you to update an existing employee’s information in the Cobee system. All fields in the request body are optional, so you only need to include the fields you want to update.
The Single Sign-On internal identifier for the employee
Response
Employee successfully updated
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