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14 Questions: How Well Do You Know HR? (Vol. 1)

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The i4cp Team
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How well do you know i4cp’s research? At Day 1 of the i4cp 2021 Next Practices Now Virtual Conference, we put our attendees to the test. Whether or not you participated at the conference, you still have a chance to test your knowledge below. Put your thinking caps on and try your hand at our HR Trivia.

Scroll to the bottom for answers.

  1. What time of day are employees the most unproductive?
    1. 8:10am
    2. 11:35am
    3. 2:55pm
    4. 4:40pm
  2. According to i4cp’s research, these capability areas rate as the biggest development needs for HR Business Partners. Which one is incorrect?
    1. Identifying talent risk
    2. Developing talent strategies that align to the operating plan
    3. Understanding the M&A process
    4. Understanding the financial performance indicators and metrics of the business unit
    5. Using people analytics to influence decision making about the workforce
    6. None of the above
  3. According to i4cp’s Accelerating Total Workforce Readiness study, what percentage of companies have a skills database with profiles for all employees?
    1. 10%
    2. 20%
    3. 40%
    4. 50%
  4. What is the primary driver pushing workers to look for relief in the form of new jobs, opportunities for advancement, more pay, and continued flexibility?
    1. Burnout
    2. Lack of recognition
    3. Too much collaboration
    4. Compensation
  5. How much more likely are organizations with high degrees of workforce readiness have company cultures that embrace change?
    1. .5x
    2. 3x
    3. 4x
    4. 5x
  6. According to our Accelerating Total Workforce Readiness study, what percentage of leaders say their organizations’ current upskilling efforts are highly effective?
    1. 12%
    2. 29%
    3. 44%
    4. 89%
  7. What percentage evaluate a company’s culture before applying to an open position?
    1. 12%
    2. 44%
    3. 61%
    4. 77%
  8. According to i4cp’s From Cube to Cloud™: The Next Era of Work study, which of these stats are incorrect?
    1. 79% of surveyed leaders say that flexible work was highly successful
    2. 64% said innovation effectiveness decreased since the onset of the pandemic
    3. 55% say that employee engagement improved
    4. Only 16% of respondents say organizational culture weakened during the pandemic
  9. What percentage of HR leaders anticipate a moderate-to-high talent exodus in the near future?
    1. 30%
    2. 50%
    3. 70%
    4. 90%
  10. Which of these are a way leaders can supercharge performance and drive diversity, equity & inclusion?
    1. Create a sense of community, connection, and belonging among the workforce
    2. Show empathy and compassion to others
    3. Stay highly attuned to the opinions and feelings of the workforce
    4. Practice active listening and seek to understand others’ points of view and concerns
    5. Maintain positive relationships under difficult circumstances
    6. All of the above
  11. According to Rob Cross’s book Beyond Collaboration Overload, what percentage of employees’ time do companies consume in collaborative activities?
    1. 65%
    2. 75%
    3. 85%
    4. 95%
  12. According to Rob Cross’s book Beyond Collaboration Overload, how much has collaborative work increased in the last 10 years?
    1. 25%
    2. 50%
    3. 75%
    4. 100%
  13. Which of these actions does i4cp research make clear we do NOT encourage to get ahead of the expected talent exodus?
    1. Conduct an employer brand competitive assessment
    2. Assess the health of your organization’s culture
    3. Conduct stay interviews
    4. Force employees to return to the office
  14. According to our Accelerating Total Workforce Readiness study, what percentage of leaders agree that LinkedIn knows more about their workforces than their company does?
    1. 16%
    2. 27%
    3. 41%
    4. 63%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANSWERS: 1-c, 2-f, 3-a, 4-a, 5-b, 6-a, 7-d, 8-b, 9-c, 10-f, 11-c, 12-b, 13-d, 14-b

Nov 2, 2021