Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning Flashcards

Which workforce planning technique uses historical ratios between a business metric (e.g., revenue) and headcount to project future staffing needs?

Answer: Ratio analysis

Ratio analysis applies past relationships between operational metrics and staffing levels to forecast future headcount needs.

A Markov analysis in workforce planning is primarily used to:

Answer: Forecast internal workforce movement and attrition rates over time

Markov analysis tracks historical transition probabilities between job levels to forecast how the workforce will shift internally.

Which interview technique asks candidates to describe past behavior in specific situations to predict future performance?

Answer: Behavioral interview

Behavioral interviewing uses the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to evaluate how candidates have actually handled past situations.

Employment branding primarily impacts talent acquisition by:

Answer: Attracting candidates who align with the organization's culture and values

A strong employer brand communicates organizational culture and values, attracting candidates who are a better cultural fit.

Which background check component requires specific written disclosure and authorization under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)?

Answer: Consumer reports obtained through a third-party agency

FCRA requires employers to provide clear written disclosure and obtain written authorization before obtaining consumer reports from third-party agencies.

An organization posts all open positions internally before external recruiting. This practice is called:

Answer: Internal job posting (IJP) policy

An internal job posting policy gives current employees first opportunity to apply for open roles, supporting engagement and retention.