Organize a temporary layoff plan (ERTE) with Microsoft Copilot Chat

Course: Organizing a Temporary Workforce Reduction Plan (ERTE) with Microsoft Copilot Chat

AI applied to labor management and business communication

This course is taught in online format and consists of 6 units, practicals and a final project. The course lasts 70 hours . distributes between the content and the collaboration tools. Upon completion, the student will receive a certificate of completion.

The training is conducted through our Virtual Campus, With this option, you will have access to all the course content on the platform, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from the first day of the course. Students will also have access to participation forums , as well as a continuous tutoring .

• Access to the platform: 8 weeks
• Individualized support

Temporary Layoff (ERTE) with Copilot Chat - Labor Management with AI - Digital Human Resources - Temporary Layoff (ERTE) Documentation - Official Communications with AI - Microsoft Copilot Chat - Automated Labor Processes

Introduction

The course “Organizing a Temporary Workforce Reduction Plan (ERTE) with Microsoft Copilot Chat” trains HR professionals and labor management managers to use artificial intelligence as a key tool in preparing, documenting, and communicating a temporary workforce reduction plan (ERTE) . Through Microsoft Copilot Chat , participants will learn to automate administrative tasks, accurately prepare legal documentation, improve communication with employees and consultants, and manage critical processes more quickly and clearly.

Skills acquired:

• HR + AI. Applying artificial intelligence to optimize labor management processes.
  
• Workplace communication. Prepare clear, empathetic, and consistent messages for employees and unions.
  
• Legal documentation. Generate, review and structure mandatory documentation for a temporary layoff (ERTE).
  
• Crisis management. Organize the process with order, transparency, and control of reputational risk.
  
• Administrative automation. Reducing time spent on repetitive tasks and structuring efficient workflows.
  
• Professional writing. Creating legal documents, communications, and executive summaries with professional quality.

Addressed to

This course is designed for:

• Human Resources professionals who manage sensitive labor processes.
  
• Responsible for labor relations and compliance.
  
• Middle managers or executives involved in internal communication during a temporary layoff (ERTE).
  
• Labor consultants who wish to integrate AI into their daily work.
  
• Administrative teams that must produce documentation or coordinate communications.
  
• Any professional who wants to improve their efficiency using Microsoft Copilot
• Chat in HR environments.

Course objective

Learn how to use Microsoft Copilot Chat to:

• Design official ERTE communications

• Prepare employment documentation

• Explain processes to employees

• Manage sensitive messages

• Prepare report and appendices

• Reduce legal and communication errors

Course content: Organizing a Temporary Employment Regulation File (ERTE) with Microsoft Copilot Chat

Unit 1 Introduction to ERTE + Applied AI

Goals:

• Understanding what a ERTE is
• Identify necessary documentation
• Understanding how Microsoft Copilot Chat helps
• Learn good prompting practices

Contents:

• Types of ERTE (ETOP / Force majeure)
• Basic legal obligations
• HR Role
• AI as a document assistant
• How to validate legal results

Exercise: Basic Prompts

Unit 2 Institutional communication of the ERTE (Temporary Employment Regulation File)

Goals:

• Create clear official messages
• Avoid communication errors
• Maintaining internal trust

Main practice: Prompts 1 and 2 are worked on.

Deliverables:

• Official statement to staff
  
• Personalized individual emails

Students generate real documents ready to be adapted.

Unit 3 Explanation to employees and FAQs

Goals:

• Translate legal language into human language
• Reduce staff anxiety
• Prepare internal materials

Practice: We will work on prompts 3 and 4.

Deliverables:

• Simple explanatory document
  
• Official company FAQ

You are taught to adapt your tone: human + legally safe.

Unit 4 Emotional Management and Leadership

Goals

• Prepare middle managers
• Avoid rumors
• Managing conflicts

Practice: Prompts 5 and 6.

Deliverables:

• Confidential guide for commanders
  
• Information meeting script

Training is included in:

• sensitive communication
• leadership in crisis
• emotional containment

Unit 5 Legal documentation and ERTE report

This is the key part of the course. Here we teach you how to use Microsoft Copilot Chat as a technical document assistant.

Documents that are generated:

1. Explanatory memorandum of the ERTE

Prompts bases

Structure they learn:

• Company Introduction
• Economic situation
• Objective causes
• Impact on activity
• Technical justification
• Measures adopted
• Expected duration
• Proportionality
• Maintenance commitment

2. Economic Report

Prompt: “Generate a report....”

3. Minutes of the start of consultations

Prompt: “Write or...”

4. Communication to unions

(prompt 7)

5. Final communication of reinstatement

(prompt 8)

Unit final exercise

Full simulation:

• Students set up a mock company furlough scheme
• They generate all documents using AI.
• Final dossier delivered

Unit 6 Legal Validation and Risk Control

Goals:

• Detecting AI errors
• Validate documents
• Knowing what to review with legal advice

Content:

• Safety checklist:
  • dates
  • legal references
  • economic coherence
  • proportionality
  • institutional tone

Final project of the course

Each student submits:

Complete ERTE folder:

• Technical report
• Staff statement
• Individual emails
• FAQ
• Meeting script
• Minutes of the start of consultations
• Reintegration message
• Simulate a real case.

Prerequisites

To make the most of the course, it is recommended that you:

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, Teams).
  
• Familiarity with routine labor management activities or HR processes.
  
• Access to Microsoft 365 with Copilot Chat enabled.
  
• Advanced legal knowledge is not required, although it is recommended if you are directly involved in the ERTE process.

Other training modalities

If you are interested in taking this course in person or remotely, please contact us:

• Mail: info@nanforiberica.com
• Phone: +34 91 031 66 78
• WhatsApp: +34 685 60 05 91