Over the past few years, AI has transformed the way work gets done – reshaping tasks, roles, and even entire organizational structures. As businesses become more dynamic, the challenge isn’t just keeping pace; it’s helping employees and leaders thrive in this new era of work.
For employees, that means navigating change with confidence – building the right connections, simplifying daily tasks, and developing the skills needed to grow. For managers and leaders, it’s about seeing the bigger picture – understanding team structure, identifying gaps, and preparing for a future where AI is part of everyday work.
To support this transformation, we’re introducing three new agents at Microsoft Ignite 2025 designed to foster connections, accelerate skill development, and unlock workforce insights.
Make connections effortlessly
Finding the right person at the right time is becoming increasingly challenging as organizational structures evolve. Powered by WorkIQ, the People agent brings all your people-related information together in one place – helping you quickly find colleagues by role or skill, view your top collaborators, and prepare for upcoming interactions.
This agent offers a guided experience with suggested prompts tailored to your role, communication patterns, and collaboration history, so you can make meaningful connections faster and nurture existing relationships. With the People agent, employees spend less time searching and more time building relationships that move work forward.
The People agent is available now for customers with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license as part of the Frontier program.
Stay ahead with personalized upskilling
Learning new skills can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re unsure what to focus on or where to start. The Learning agent guides employees through their skill development journey. It understands the tasks you’re working on and provides relevant, actionable recommendations to help you work smarter with Copilot.
You’ll receive tailored learning suggestions based on your role and skills. For organizations using LinkedIn Learning, the agent also offers AI-powered role-play scenarios to practice real-world interactions and strengthen soft skills. The Learning agent empowers employees to own their skilling journey and maximize Copilot’s capabilities in everyday workflows.
The Learning agent is available now for customers with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license as part of the Frontier program.
Make informed workforce planning decisions
For managers and leaders, understanding who’s doing what, spotting gaps, and shaping the right team structure can often feel daunting. The Workforce Insights agent provides a clear, up-to-date view of your workforce so you can make smarter decisions about hiring, upskilling, and organizational design – keeping your business ahead of the curve.
Instead of spending hours analyzing org charts and static reports, Workforce Insights leverages WorkIQ to deliver dynamic, actionable insights in minutes. With prompts like “Show me how my organization is staffed by role, location, and level. Suggest steps to improve based on industry benchmarks,” leaders can quickly uncover opportunities to rebalance teams, close skill gaps, and plan for growth.
The Workforce Insights agent is available now for customers with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license as part of the Frontier program.
Ready to see these agents in action?
Together, these agents help everyone in your organization build the connections, skills, and insights needed to thrive in the era of AI. Join us at Ignite to see how these agents can help you and your organization navigate the future with confidence.
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