Introduction to Talent Acquisition Flashcards
Ray, an employee for Connective, works from home most days, but they are required to go into work for monthly meetings and bi-weekly collaborative work. What type of flexible worker is Ray?
Telecommuter
What law mandates that employers specify whether duties and tasks will require mandatory overtime?
Fair Labor Standards Act
What type of worker is required to be paid minimum wage and, when necessary, overtime pay, as stated by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?
Nonexempt Employees
What method for forecasting workforce needs is based on the expectation of how particular employment-related factors may change over time.
Trend Predictions
The relational approach evaluates a specific job stage or site and focuses the _____ of job tasks within a process and the relationships of workers to each other and the end-user.
position
What identifies promising employees who have the potential to occupy managerial or executive roles in an organization?
Succession Planning
Who are individuals that agree to do specific work for other people or organizations, but they are not considered employees?
Independent Contractors
What type of worker provides greater flexibility for an organization because they can be employed for just a few days or a full year, depending on the business’ needs.
Temp Employees
What type of employment generally does not require a specific skill, is temporary, and flexible.
Gig Work
Sam and Devon, who both work for Connective, are adopting a baby. They are both entitled to up to 12 weeks of unpaid absence from work. What law ensures they can take the time off?
Family and Medical Leave Act
Procedure used when an organization wants to hire a new employee to fill a position
Employee requisition
Nepotism
A bias that occurs when people of influence appoint their relatives or friends to a position within their organization
