HR Fundamentals
What is the process of teaching employees the knowledge and skills needed to perform their jobs?
Training
What is the fixed amount of money an employee typically earns per year, before deductions?
Salary
What do we call a person who works for an organization?
Employee
An employee has a question about their paycheck. Which HR area would most likely help them?
Payroll/Compensation
What is UNCG's Mascot?
The Spartans
What is the process of helping employees understand their roles, responsibilities, and expectations when they first join a company?
Onboarding
What is money paid to an employee based on the number of hours they work?
Hourly wage
What term describes how committed and enthusiastic employees are about their work and their organization?
Employee engagement
A new employee doesn't know how to use the company's software. What should HR recommend?
Training
What was UNCG originally founded as?
The State Normal and Industrial School
What term describes the values, beliefs, and behaviors shared within an organization?
Organizational Culture
What term describes non-wage rewards provided by an employer, such as health insurance or retirement plans?
Employee benefits
What term describes an employee leaving an organization voluntarily, such as by resigning?
Voluntary turnover
Two coworkers can't agree on how to complete a project. What HR skill could help them reach a solution?
Conflict resolution
In what year did UNC Greensboro first open its doors to students?
1892
What is the practice of comparing an organization's compensation to what other employers are paying for similar jobs?
Salary benchmarking
What is the term for additional pay given to an employee for achieving specific goals or results?
Incentive pay
What process allows employees to share their opinions about their workplace through surveys or discussions?
Employee feedback
A company wants to understand why employees are leaving. What HR tool could be used to gather feedback from employees after they resign?
Exit interview
What was UNCG known as from 1932 to 1963?
The Woman's College of the University of North Carolina
What HR metric measures how much it costs an organization to hire a new employee?
Cost per hire
What is the process of ensuring employees are paid fairly for work that is comparable in responsibility, skill, and working conditions?
Pay equity
What is the name for a process where a neutral third party helps people resolve a conflict?
Mediation
A manager wants to promote an employee. What should they consider besides how long the employee has worked there?
Performance, qualifications, skills, and readiness for the position
How many students are currently enrolled at UNCG? (Within 1,000)
19,078!