HR Analytics 2

Question 1

Which metric best measures the effectiveness of a company's recruiting funnel?

Accepted Answer

Applicant-to-hire ratio

Answer

Applicant-to-hire ratio tracks how many applicants are needed to produce one hire, directly reflecting funnel efficiency.

Question 2

An HR analyst notices turnover is highest among employees with 12–18 months of tenure. What does this pattern most likely indicate?

Accepted Answer

Weak onboarding and early engagement

Answer

Turnover peaking at 12–18 months typically signals that early engagement and onboarding programs fail to build long-term commitment.

Question 3

Which statistical method is most appropriate for identifying which job factors predict employee performance ratings?

Accepted Answer

Multiple linear regression

Answer

Multiple linear regression quantifies the relationship between several predictor variables and a continuous outcome like performance ratings.

Question 4

What does a high 'regrettable turnover' rate indicate for an organization?

Accepted Answer

High-performing employees are leaving voluntarily

Answer

Regrettable turnover specifically tracks the departure of high performers whose loss significantly impacts organizational capability.

Question 5

In HR analytics, what is a 'cohort analysis' primarily used for?

Accepted Answer

Tracking a group of employees hired at the same time over a period

Answer

Cohort analysis groups employees by a shared characteristic (like hire date) and tracks their outcomes over time to reveal trends.

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