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How to GET employees from the Workday API with Python

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Date Published
Author
Dan Rothman
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1,358
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4
Language
English
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Summary

The text provides a detailed guide on integrating with the Workday API using Python, emphasizing the use of SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) architecture instead of the more common REST architecture. It explains the steps necessary to set up permissions in Workday, create an Integrated System User, and construct a SOAP request to retrieve employee data. The guide includes technical instructions on setting up a request file, creating the SOAP request body, and converting the XML response into a readable format. Additionally, the text highlights the benefits of using Merge's Unified API, which simplifies the integration process with Workday and other HR solutions by offering a RESTful approach and smoothing out pagination and authentication.

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