Talent Acquisition & Retention Flashcards
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Which metric best measures the effectiveness of an organization's sourcing channels during recruitment?
Answer: Source of hire
Source of hire tracks which channels (job boards, referrals, social media) produce successful hires, enabling data-driven sourcing decisions.
A manager notices high turnover among new hires within their first 90 days. Which intervention is MOST effective?
Answer: Implement a structured onboarding program
Structured onboarding programs help new hires integrate into the culture, understand expectations, and build relationships, reducing early turnover.
What is the primary purpose of conducting stay interviews with current employees?
Answer: Identify factors that motivate employees to remain
Stay interviews proactively identify what keeps employees engaged and what might cause them to leave, allowing managers to address issues before resignation.
An employer value proposition (EVP) is BEST described as:
Answer: The unique benefits an employer offers in exchange for employee skills and contributions
An EVP articulates what makes the organization an attractive employer, encompassing culture, benefits, career development, and work environment.
Which selection method has the highest predictive validity for job performance?
Answer: Structured behavioral interviews combined with cognitive ability tests
Research shows that combining structured behavioral interviews with cognitive ability tests yields the highest predictive validity for future job performance.
A job description that uses language like 'digital native' or 'recent graduate preferred' may create legal risk because it:
Answer: Could constitute age discrimination under the ADEA
Terms implying youth preferences can violate the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), which protects workers 40 and older.
Realistic job previews (RJPs) reduce turnover primarily by:
Answer: Setting accurate expectations that reduce post-hire disillusionment
RJPs give candidates an honest view of both positive and negative job aspects, so those who accept offers have realistic expectations and are less likely to quit.