Scenarios
A member in your facility was impacted by a recent reduction in force, causing them to be demoted. Several months later a need arises causing the previous position to now be needed again. What is the “wait time” before you don’t have to offer that position to the impacted member?
6 months
What tool do you use to manage underperforming Salaried Members when coaching efforts haven’t improved results?
Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)
When there is no work scheduled during a full week, what do we reference this as?
Non-Production Week
What’s the name of the new program for Onboarding / Inboarding?
Immerse
A high performing member is always considered a high potential – True or False?
Upon being asked, a prior member enters the building to provide support to the team out of courtesy. What are HNI’s expectations for visitors in our facility once they are no longer are employed?
A) Check them in with MCR to get a Visitor’s Badge
B) Confirm with MCR prior to allowing them to work/help (need to consider paying them through a 1099 or part-time process. There are risk implications to think about and discuss before a decision is made)
C) Greet them at the door and give them direction on what support you need their help with
B) Confirm with MCR prior to allowing them to work/help (need to consider paying them through a 1099 or part-time process. There are risk implications to think about and discuss before a decision is made)
What are the 5 Cornerstone rating descriptors?
Fails to Meet Expectations, Needs Improvement, Meets Expectations, Exceeds Expectations, Outstanding
What does the acronym SMART goal stand for?
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-Bound
What’s the name of the system/software we use for our Applicant Tracking System?
Jobvite
What are the 3 elements that define Leadership Potential?
Aspiration, Engagement, Ability
Your Group Leader submitted their notice of resignation and you need to backfill their position what is your first step in the process?
Complete/update the Success Profile before submitting a Req
If your member’s (SNE/Exempt) performance review score is a 2.9 and falls within the “at risk” category in the 9-box what is their Cornerstone performance rating (ex: Exceeds Expectations)
Meets Expectations (2.5 – 3.4 is the range)
What are the 4 core symptoms when a member should not report to work due to Covid and is indicated on the most recent Daily Health Screening?
A) Loss of Taste/Smell, Fever, Shortness of Breath, Cough
B) Fever, Shortness of Breath, Cough, Nausea
C) Shortness of Breath, Sore Throat, Fever, Runny Nose
D) Cough, Sore Throat, Lost of Taste/Smell, Nausea
A) Loss of Taste/Smell, Fever, Shortness of Breath, Cough
How many factors are on the most updated Success Profile template?
5 (Major Objectives, Day-to-Day responsibilities, Team Structure, Improvement Opportunities, Critical competencies)
Name 2 of the 4 factors that are only on the Leadership Attribute Wheel and not on the Individual Contributor?
Drives Change
Builds Talent
Makes Sound Decisions
Creates V&S
One of your Engineers submits 40-hours of vacation for next week because their wife just had their baby. What are your legal obligations?
A) Approve their vacation
B) Inform MCR the member is requesting time-off due to birth of a child
C) Have member complete Request for LOA electronic form
D) Congratulate them and send them flowers
C) Have member complete Request for LOA electronic form
How many Performance Factors are there in an Hourly member’s performance review?
4 (Time Management, Culture, Job Mastery, Continuous Learning)
In the HNI Belong training that we recently deployed, it describes our commitment to bring “D” & “I” to the forefront of our culture. What does the D & I stand for?
Diversity and Inclusion
Which of the following is a component of Job Knowledge based on the Attribute Wheel?
A) The extent to which a member works with limited direction and seeks out additional duties and special projects
B) Has broad cross-functional perspective
C) Understands, supports, and follows safe work practices and adheres to the Corporate Safety Philosophy
D) Addresses root causes of issues
D) Addresses root causes of issues
Name 3 of the 4 categories are the same on both the Individual Contributor AND the Leadership Attribute Wheels?
(in no particular order)
Models HNI Vision and Values
Learns Continuously
Focuses on the Customer
Achieves Results
There is a need to reduce labor due to business conditions and the company is enacting a voluntary furlough. You had 20 members volunteer and you only need to reduce 12, what sequence (put in the right order) would you follow when evaluating who should be approved/denied going out on leave?
A) Take tenure into consideration
B) Review area and determine skill set (qualifications) and distribution of labor
C) Attendance / Performance / Attitude
B) Review area and determine skill set (qualifications) and distribution of labor
C) Attendance / Performance / Attitude
A) Take tenure into consideration
How many steps a part of the Annual review process (excluding merit/bonus) from start to finish – process as a whole?
7- (Update Goals, Member Complete Self-Assessment, Manager Rate member, MCR review, 2nd Level manager Review/Approval, Deliver Review 1:1, Signoffs)
How many Manufacturing plant locations/actual Buildings do we have within the Muscatine campus? (Note: exclude MT&B, HQ facilities and DC’s)
8 - (Hwy 61, OS, OL, PP, University, CSO, GSO, Houser)
How many Critical Job Factors are there when evaluating what level a position is?
8 (Job Mastery, Judgment/Decision Making, Mental/Visual Demand, Knowledge/Education, Physicality, Responsibility for Quality, Responsibility for Equipment, Physical Environment)
Name 2 of the 5 parts in LFO’s Talent Management System
1) Performance Management
2) Differentiate and Segment Talent
3) Understand Aspiration and Gaps
4) Succession Plan and Develop
5) Enable results through leader capabilities and high performing teams