The HR I.Q. Test.

1. On Nov. 3, voters in five more states OK'd marijuana use. How many states now make it legal for recreational and medical purposes?

   1. 15 recreational, 35 medical

   2. 9 recreational, 29 medical

   3. 22 recreational, 38 medical

2. When asked whether their employer genuinely cares about their well-being, what percent of managers and employees say "yes"?

   1. 77% of employees, 55% of managers

   2. 77% of managers, 55% of employees

3. In April, 23% of employers said employee productivity had increased since the start of the pandemic. When surveyed in September, what percentage cited a productivity increase?

   1. 17% b. 34% c. 47%

4. Which groups are more likely to say it's appropriate to talk about politics with co-workers?

   1. Men and young workers

   2. Women and young workers

   3. Men and Democrats

5. Recruiters say the biggest interview mistake made by job candidates in 2020 is:

   1. Inappropriate attire

   2. Poor eye contact

   3. Poor internet connectivity

   Sources:

1. SHRM report

2. Limeade Institute survey

3. The Conference Board

4. Robert Half survey

5. Jobvite survey

   Answers: 1. a 2. b 3. c 4. b 5. c