How much did you pick up?
The same ten questions from the start of the week — one answer each. When you mark it, we’ll show your score next to where you started.
What does 'HR' actually stand for?
Why: Human Resources - the team that looks after everything to do with the people in a business.
The document that sets out your pay, hours and duties when you start a job is your...
Why: Your contract of employment. It's legally binding once you've accepted it.
In the UK, the main law protecting people from discrimination at work is the...
Why: The Equality Act 2010 pulls together earlier discrimination laws into one place.
Which of these is a 'protected characteristic' under the Equality Act?
Why: Age is one of nine protected characteristics, along with things like disability, sex, race and religion.
'Onboarding' means...
Why: Onboarding is everything that helps a new person settle in: paperwork, inductions, introductions and early training.
GDPR matters to HR because HR holds a lot of...
Why: HR handles personal data such as addresses, bank details and health info, so it must follow GDPR carefully.
A 'probation period' is...
Why: A trial period, often 3 to 6 months, where both the employer and new starter check it's a good fit.
Which of these is usually taken off your gross pay before you're paid?
Why: Income tax and National Insurance come off automatically through PAYE - Pay As You Earn.
If two colleagues fall out, a good first step is often to...
Why: Most workplace issues are best sorted early with a quiet, informal conversation before anything formal.
A job description mainly exists to...
Why: It sets out the duties, responsibilities and requirements of a role - the starting point for hiring and reviews.
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