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Copilot for the staffing sector & flexible work

Microsoft's AI layer that combines GPT and Claude models with your own organisational data and the Microsoft 365 apps.

Recommended for staffing & temp work

Copilot is strong on deep Microsoft 365 integration and grounding on your own data via Microsoft Graph; that suits matching candidates to vacancies based on skills and experience.

GDPR profileOur summary of what the provider itself publishes about your data: EU hosting possible, no training on your data for business use, and self-hosting available. Caution applies to a model with a documented problem, such as an investigation by a regulator. How we measure
GDPR: Caution
QualityQuality from blind duels on LMArena: users choose between two anonymous answers. A difference of about 20 points is noticeable, a few points is noise. How we measure
1485Elo, independent
Editorial scoreOur own assessment on 10 of suitability for professional work, price and privacy. This is a judgement, not a measurement; that is why it always sits alongside the Elo. How we measure
8,3
Entry price
from €10 / month
Full GDPR check

What Copilot does in staffing & temporary work

Core tasks in staffing & temp work
Where Copilot is strong
  • Deep Microsoft 365 integration
  • Grounding on your own data via Microsoft Graph
  • Strong enterprise governance and compliance
  • Choice between GPT and Claude models

Copilot has a concrete GDPR point to consider. The Claude models within Copilot officially fall outside the EU Data Boundary. If you want strictly EU-only processing, exclude the Claude models in the admin panel. Weigh this heavily before using it in staffing & temporary work.

Confidentiality and GDPR

GDPR: Caution

Candidate profiles, job applications and assessments are personal data under the GDPR. Automated matching and selection fall under the AI Act (high risk for decisions about access to work): be transparent and keep a human in the loop. Never send CAO-sensitive payroll or BSN (citizen service number) data to a consumer version of a chatbot. Check whether AI matching models introduce unintended discrimination (age, origin, gender) and record audits.

Microsoft 365 Copilot (business) falls under the EU Data Boundary and does not train on tenant data. Consumer Copilot does train by default, with an opt-out.

Rule of thumb Use the business variant with a data processing agreement, and keep a human in the loop for decisions that matter.
Caution the Claude models within Copilot officially fall outside the EU Data Boundary. If you want strictly EU-only processing, exclude the Claude models in the admin panel.

Prices

Microsoft 365 Personal/Familyfrom €10 / monthPersonal €10/month, Family €13/month, Premium €22/month (higher Copilot limits); Copilot Pro has been discontinued
M365 Copilot Business$21 / seat / monthAnnual ($25.20 monthly); limited-time offer from $18; requires an M365 licence
M365 Copilot (Enterprise)$30 / seat / monthAdd-on to an M365 licence; $31.50 when billed monthly

Other models for staffing & temp work

Claude for staffing & temp workAnthropic · editorial 9.01506ChatGPT for staffing & flexible workOpenAI · edition 8.91485Le Chat (Mistral) for staffing & temp workMistral AI · editorial 8.41426Gemini for staffing & temp workGoogle · editorial 8.61527
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Professional tools on Copilot

We don't know of a professional tool for staffing & temporary work that publicly runs on Copilot.

Questions about Copilot for staffing & temporary work

Is Copilot suitable for staffing & temporary work?
Yes. Copilot is strong on deep Microsoft 365 integration and grounding on your own data via Microsoft Graph, which fits staffing & temporary work well. Always assess the specific task and keep a professional in the loop.
Can I put confidential data into Copilot?
Candidate profiles, applications and assessments are personal data under the GDPR. Automated matching and selection falls under the EU AI Act (high risk for decisions on access to work): be transparent and keep a human in the loop. Never send collective-agreement-sensitive payroll or citizen service number (BSN) data to a consumer chatbot version. Check whether AI matching models introduce unintended discrimination (age, origin, gender) and record audits. Microsoft 365 Copilot (business) falls under the EU Data Boundary and does not train on tenant data. Consumer Copilot does train by default, with an opt-out.
How much does Copilot cost?
There is Microsoft 365 Personal/Family (from €10 / month), M365 Copilot Business ($21 / seat / month), M365 Copilot (Enterprise) ($30 / seat / month). Check current prices on the official site.
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