Atlas Copco Group
Essentials (HR perspective)
Stuff and Things
Payroll
Leadership
100

What year was Atlas Copco founded?

1873

100

Your direct report has been underperforming, what do you do first?

Have a documented 1:1 conversation

100

How long do job postings have to posted internally?

Minimum of 2 weeks 

100

T or F

When timesheet is unlocked, any updates or changes to attendance points should be handled directly by the employee’s supervisor.

True 

100

Which of the following leadership styles should a leader utilize? 

A. Directive leadership: emphasizing authority and strict adherence to rules 

B. Transactional communication: focusing only on task completion and performance metrics 

C. Conflict avoidance strategy: minimizing difficult conversations to maintain short-term harmony  

D. Effective communication: ensuring clarity, feedback, and trust-building in interactions

D. Effective communication 

 

200

What is Atlas Copco’s mission statement

First in mind, First in choice

provider of portable air, energy solutions, dewatering and industrial pumps to provide sustainable value for industries everywhere.

200

If an employee requests accommodations for a disability, which actions are expected of the supervisor (multiple answers are correct)?

A. Keep the information to yourself so you don’t want to violate HIPAA, the law that protects medical privacy. 

B. Treat them with caution since they have a medical condition. 

C. Notify HR immediately if there are any accommodation requests

D. Focus on performance, not disability

E. Avoid retaliation against employees who assert ADA rights

C. Notify HR immediately if there are any accommodation requests

D. Focus on performance, not disability

E. Avoid retaliation against employees who assert ADA rights

200

How should a supervisor handle an internal applicant who doesn’t get the job?

•Ensure every internal candidate receives 1:1 feedback in a timely manner.

•Give HR proof that feedback was shared


200

What code do you use when adding new pay adjustments for Voluntary Unpaid Time off

Unpaid Leave

200

What do the following topics mean when it comes to recognizing your employees:

Be timely

Be specific

Be authentic

Be inclusive

Be timely: Recognize achievements soon after they happen.

Be specific: Mention exactly what the employee did and why it mattered.

Be authentic: Make sure the recognition feels sincere and meaningful.

Be inclusive: Ensure all team members have equal opportunities to be recognized.

300

What 5 areas does our facility support? 

Medical Gas Solutions

Power Technique Service

Specialty Rental 

Portable Air

Power and Flow

300

What should you do if an employee has a medical emergency and has to go to the hospital?

Call 911 immediately if the employee: Passes out, Has trouble breathing, Shows signs of serious illness or injury

If the situation is non-life-threatening but still urgent: Consider calling Uber or a family member with the employee’s consent

300

According to the competency matrix, how many behavioral issues disqualify an employee from a promotion?

Isela 

300

Fill in the bank: 


Vacation and Sick Hours should be used in _____ hour increments.

2

300

Supervisors must do this when an employee requests an accommodation due to a disability.


What is notify HR and begin the interactive process

400

Name all the Cultural Behaviors 

Act with Respect 

Act with Curiosity 

Act Experimentally 

Act Collaboratively 

Act with Accountability 

400

What unwelcomed conduct has the below characteristics: 

Behavior that is unwanted, uninvited, and makes the employee uncomfortable.  

Supervisors must act immediately when such behavior is present. 

Supervisors should model respectful behavior, set clear expectations, and ensure employees feel safe reporting concerns.

Harassment 

400

What must supervisors avoid during interviews to ensure compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws?

Supervisors must avoid asking questions or making comments about protected characteristics such as age, race, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or family plans. They should also avoid assumptions or biases that could lead to discrimination. Interview questions must stay job‑related and focus only on skills, qualifications, and the ability to perform essential job functions.

400

List 2 situations when an employee is eligible to use sick time

An employee's personal illness/injury, well-care, and medical and dental appointments.

Illness/Injury and well care of a member of an employee's immediate family.

400

When should supervisors stop focusing on employee promotions, growth, and career development?  

Never. Supporting employee growth is a continuous responsibility. 

Great supervisors always look for ways to coach, develop skills, and open doors for advancement.

500

Name the 4 Atlas Copco Business Areas

Compressor Technique

Vacuum Technique

Industrial Technique

Power Technique 

500

Name 4 ways that you can recognize your employees 

1.Public Acknowledgment

Shout-outs during team meetings

Company-wide emails or newsletters

Social media spotlights


2.Private Appreciation

Handwritten thank-you notes

One-on-one praise from a manager

Personalized messages


3.Tangible Rewards

Gift cards or bonuses

Swag or personalized gifts


4.Career-Based Recognition

Promotions or new responsibilities

Professional development opportunities

Mentorship or leadership roles


5.Peer-to-Peer Recognition

Recognition platforms

Team appreciation boards

Nomination-based awards

500

When should supervisors involve HR in resolving employee disputes?

Supervisors should involve HR in resolving employee disputes when the conflict escalates beyond informal resolution, involves allegations of harassment or discrimination, raises legal or policy concerns, or continues despite attempts to mediate.  

500

When exactly (day and time) do supervisors need to finish approving timecards in payroll week?  

Monday 8am 

500

How should supervisors respond when employees fail to follow company policies or procedures?

Supervisors must consistently enforce company policies, address violations promptly, and apply corrective action fairly. They should document issues, communicate expectations clearly, and escalate to HR when necessary to maintain accountability.

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