Nonprofit scenario: Improve onboarding and development processes

Download scenario guide
Available with: Microsoft 365 Copilot Scenario level:
Buy

KPIs impacted

Program impact

Volunteer retention

Value benefit

Cost savings

Employee experience

Using Copilot to improve onboarding and development processes


1. Assess current processes

Evaluate the existing onboarding and development processes to identify strengths and areas for improvement.

Word icon

Copilot in Word

Example prompt: Create an assessment document of our current onboarding and development processes using feedback from recent hires and volunteers in [feedback document.ppt]

2. Develop an onboarding plan

Create a detailed onboarding plan that outlines the steps new employees need to take to get up to speed.

Microsoft Copilot icon

Business Chat2

Example prompt: Outline a structured onboarding plan for new hires, including timelines, key milestones, and required training sessions using /[past onboarding presentations.ppt] and the /[assessment document.docx]

3. Create training materials

Develop training materials and resources to support the onboarding process.

PowerPoint icon

Copilot in PowerPoint

Example prompt: Create a training presentation for new hires, covering our organization’s mission, values, policies, and procedures referencing the [Mission document.docx] and the [HR policy.ppt]

4. Facilitate knowledge sharing

Capture insights from mentorship meetings to compile key learnings from experienced team members.

Microsoft Copilot icon

Business Chat2

Example prompt: Document new hire key learnings and resources discussed across various mentor sessions.

5. Track progress

Use Copilot in Loop to collaborate in real-time to track progress as new hires move through the onboarding process.

Microsoft Loop icon

Copilot in Loop

Example prompt: Create a checklist of onboarding tasks including links to training materials that new hires need to complete over the next 90 days.

6. Evaluate and refine

Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of the onboarding and development processes and make necessary adjustments.

Word icon

Copilot in Word

Example prompt: Draft a quarterly evaluation report that suggests improvements based on feedback from new hires, volunteers, and mentors.

1Access Copilot at copilot.microsoft.com or the Microsoft Copilot mobile app and set toggle to “Web”.

2Access Business Chat at copilot.microsoft.com or the Microsoft Copilot mobile app and set toggle to “Web”.

3Copilot agents allow Microsoft 365 Copilot to access your organization-specific apps. In the past, this would have required an API call to get data from a system of record. The content in this example scenario is for demonstration purposes only. You should evaluate how Copilot aligns with your organization’s business processes, regulatory requirements, and responsible AI principles.

The content in this example scenario is for demonstration purposes only. You should evaluate how Copilot aligns with your organization’s business processes, regulatory requirements, and responsible AI principles.