Tech Titans
Human Resources 101
Employee Transactions
HR Riddles
Long Beach Fun Facts
100

What is our ticketing system called?

SPARK

100

What is the definition of the “temporary” position type?

The duties are not permanent in nature and are expected to terminate within nine months.

100

What document is used to make changes to an employee's base pay or classification in the HRMS system?

HR-1

100

I welcome new faces as they join the team
Helping people onboard is quite the dream
Who am I, in this hiring quest,
Ensuring each step is done with zest?

100

This boat that resides in Long Beach is a famous ocean liner that has been converted into a hotel and museum.

Queen Mary

200

Are computer monitors considered hardware or software?

Hardware

200

Are all employees required to have a work schedule form on file?

Yes, with the exception of employees on a platoon schedule.

200

Can HR System access be granted for a new hire/transfer without an approved HR-1?

NO

200

Names, titles, departments, and more
Employee information galore
Call me "employee base," it's true,
For every worker, I've got a clue.
Who am I, with data so vast,
Holding the info from first to last?

HR Extracts

200

Long Beach is the ___ largest city in the state of California.

7th 

300

What is the name of our new video interview software that allows for self-recorded videos?

Willo

300

What does DBD stand for?

Department Bureau Division

300

Which day of the pay period is used as the effective date to process step increases, classification changes, and grade changes?

The first day of the pay period.

300

Easier reporting, green and white,
I help users find data day or night.
From city apps to HR views,
All in a format that's easy to use.
A system that’s friendly, clear, and true,
Making info accessible for you!

300

This massive "sea-zoo," which opened in Long Beach in 1998, is home to 500 different aquatic and amphibious species.

Aquarium of the Pacific

400

What does PII stand for?

Personally Identifiable Information

400

TRUE OR FALSE? The request to hire a retired annuitant prior to the 180-day waiting period and interim appointment will need to go to City Council for approval.

TRUE

400

Where can you go to check if an employee is a retired annuitant?

Employee Base Information Extract OR 10i Screen

400

I go by many names
Maintaining data is my game
From payroll to personnel, the details are right
For Long Beach staff, I'm a guiding light.
What am I called, can you take a guess?
I’m an HR system with finesse.

Bluezone/HRMS/Lifeview

400

This TV series about the Long Beach Police Department released on Amazon Prime Video this year.

On Call

500

This HR platform integrates employee training, recruitment, selection, and additional functions into a unified system for large enterprises.

NEOGOV

500

What is the name of the new HR technology the City will use for automating employee time and attendance?

Upland

500

What screen do you use to update an employee's work location?

12i Screen

500

They say I’m controlling, but that’s not true
I just can’t change my formatting for you
Give me the details—parameters, time, and date,
Providing you reports at a fast rate

Control D

500

What year was Long Beach incorporated?

1897

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