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100
What is the tallest building in Washington, D.C.?

The Washington Monument

100

Which singer is named Robyn Fenty?

Rihanna

100

DAILY DOUBLE: What is the name of the author who wrote the book Strengthsfinder 2.0 from Gallup and Tom Rath: Discover Your CliftonStrengths?

Don Clifton

Prize: $15 Starbucks Gift Card

100

Effective February 20, 2023, New York's new law prohibits employers from penalizing workers for taking what?

Legally protected leave including: Paid family and sick leave; Paid sick leave; Quarantine COVID-19 leave; Jury duty; voting leave; domestic violence leave

200

What is the official music of Washington, D.C.?

Go-Go Music

200

Who was the first "American Idol" winner?

Kelly Clarkson

200

DAILY DOUBLE: Name one of the introduction songs to any of this year's program sessions.

Pharrell "Happy" / Beyonce "Break My Soul" / Cyndi Lauper "True Colors / Nappy Roots "Good Day" / Sia & Sean Paul Bhangra Remix "Cheap Thrills"

Prize: $30 Uber Eats Gift Card

200

Name one of the six predictions that SHRM says HR will look like in 2030.

New generations will take over; Digital training will become a necessity; People experience departments will emerge; Teamwork; Robots will take on more work, but humans won't be left behind; Phygital; 

300

DAILY DOUBLE: Where does the U.S. Vice President live?

On the grounds of the U.S. Naval Observatory 

Prize: $30 Uber Eats Gift Card

300

Where is the World Cup being hosted this year?

Qatar

300
What does the acronym "SMART" stand for?

Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timebound

300

What is the Speak Out Act?

A bill President Biden recently signed that voids NDAs in cases of sexual assault and/or harrassment.

400

Only two US presidents are buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Name one.

Howard Taft or John F. Kennedy

400

In the United Kingdom, what is the day after Christmas known as?

Boxing Day

400

Please name the President-Elect of DCSHRM

Kimberley Pasquarella

400

DAILY DOUBLE: Which U.S. based employer recently expanded their parental leave to 20 weeks?

Zillow

Prize: $30 DoorDash Gift Card

500

DAILY DOUBLE: What is the name of D.C.'s "Forever Mayor"?

Marion Barry

Prize: $50 Amazon Gift Card

500

DAILY DOUBLE: What percentage of the Earth's wildlife is found in the ocean?

94%

Prize: $15 Starbucks Gift Card

500

DAILY DOUBLE: How much is the DCSHRM Professional membership dues?

$75 Annually (-$10 SHRM members)  |  +$55 for 2-year Membership  |  +$240 for 5-year Membership

Prize: $30 DoorDash Gift Card

500

Which tech giant had employees recently form its' first-ever U.S. union?

Microsoft