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100

This is the process of identifying and attracting passive candidates to an open position. 

What is sourcing? 

100

This document outlines the responsibilities, qualifications and expectations for a role. 

What is a job description? 

100

This document outlines the rules and expectations for employee behavior. 

What is an employee handbook?

100

This sitcom features Toby Flenderson as the mild-mannered HR rep at Dunder Mufflin.

What is the office? 

100

This federal law establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards. 

What is FLSA? 

200

This type of interview question asks candidates to describe how they handled a specific situation in the past. 

What is a behavioral interview question? 

200

This acronym refers to efforts to ensure fair treatment and opportunity for all employees. 

What is DEI?

200

This US law required employees to be given up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year. 

What is FMLA?

200

This 1980 film starring Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, and Lily Tomlin highlights workplace inequality and inspired conversations about HR reform. 

What is 9 to 5?

200

This form must be completed to verify an employee's identity and authorization to work in the U.S. 

What is the I-9 form? 

300

This recruiting metric measures the number of days between when a job is posted and when an offer is accepted.

What is time-to-fill? 

300

This metric evaluates the cost associated with hiring a new employee. 

What is cost-per-hire? 

300

Adjusting chair height, monitor position, and keyboard placement are examples of this safety practice. 

What is ergonomic adjustment? 

300

This boss from The Devil Wears Prada would likely be flagged by HR for her demanding and emotionally abusive management style. 

Who is Miranda Priestly? 

300

This law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. 

What is the ADA? 

400

This online platform is commonly used by recruiters to showcase company culture and attract talent. 

What is LinkedIn?

400

This metric tracks how many candidates accept job offers compared to how many offers are made. 

What is offer acceptance rate? 

400

This type of goal setting is often used in performance management and stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.

What are SMART goals? 

400

This animated boss from The Simpsons is known for his unethical labor practices and disregard for employee well-being. 

Who is Mr. Burns? 

400

This federal agency is responsible for enforcing workplace safety and health regulations in the U.S. 

What is OSHA? 

500

This term describes how job seekers perceive and react to a company's hiring process. 

What is candidate experience? 

500

This type of test evaluates a candidate's ability to perform tasks specific to the job. 

What is a skills assessment? 

500

This is a structured program designed to help new employees adjust to their roles and the company culture. 

What is onboarding? 

500

In Parks and Recreation, this character often clashes with HR policies due to her passionate and unconventional approach to public service. 

Who is Leslie Knope? 

500

This federal agency enforces laws against workplace discrimination. 

What is the EEOC? 

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