Remote HR

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  Does your organization has a formal system and plan in place for virtual onboarding? 

  • A.
    Yes, we have had one for some time and it works well. 
  • B.
    Yes, but it's not been very successful. 
  • C.
    No, but we have started looking at options.
  • D.
    No, and we haven't started designing one. 
• 2.
  Do you have a wellness program specifically tailored for a virtual work context? 

  • A.
    Not an extensive one, but we have attempted to put in some practices. 
  • B.
    No, and we have no plans yet to create one. 
  • C.
    Yes, wellness in a remote context is important and established in our culture. 
  • D.
    No, and we urgently need one.
• 3.
  Do you feel comfortable with virtual recruitment e.g. conducting interviews over virtual/video?

  • A.
    Yes, I have conducted remote interviews many times. 
  • B.
    No, I've only ever done in-person interviews. 
  • C.
    Getting more comfortable with it but keen to learn more techniques. 
  • D.
    No, I feel really uncomfortable and unprepared doing virtual recruitment. 
• 4.
  How tailored are your performance management processes & systems for remote work?

  • A.
    We use a broad range of performance management tools and resources to accommodate remote work. 
  • B.
    Our performance management systems are the same as we would use for the in-person workplace. 
  • C.
    I know there are techniques, tools and technology out there for remote performance management, but I don't know much about them yet. 
  • D.
    We don't use any kind of performance management system or strategy.
• 5.
  Do you use the same training, skilling, learning and development programs for virtual as you would for in-person? 

  • A.
    Yes, we mostly just moved 'classroom' learning to virtual with the same tools, techniques and format. 
  • B.
    A mixture, but mostly the old models and techniques of L&D. 
  • C.
    No, we don't have much investment in L&D or skilling strategies. 
  • D.
    No, we have proactively adapted our L&D practices for virtual. 
• 6.
  Do you regularly look to different talent pools and geographies when seeking new hires?

  • A.
    Sometimes, but I'm anxious about breaking away from tried-and-tested methods. 
  • B.
    No, I see no need to change where we recruit from and how.  
  • C.
    Yes, we regularly cast a wide, more diverse net in seeking top talent. 
  • D.
    No, but I'm keen to learn how we could do more in this area.   
• 7.
  Do you feel there is more to be done in investing, implementing and training for HR tech tools in your workplace? 

  • A.
    Yes, we have limited resources and knowledge. 
  • B.
    No, we have every resource we need and we know how to use them. 
  • C.
    Yes, but I'm unsure where to start. 
  • D.
    Maybe, keen to learn more. 
• 8.
  Do you feel there are good career development opportunities in your organization, particularly for remote workers? 

  • A.
    No, there isn't much discussion of career development opportunities and remote work makes it harder to have these conversations. 
  • B.
    Yes, we regularly communicate about specific career development opportunities.  
  • C.
    Somewhat, but we need to do more to highlight and facilitate these opportunities. 
  • D.
    Yes, but there's no difference in career development opportunities for remote workers vs. in the office. 
• 9.
  How well did the HR function in your organisation adapt to the rapid pivot to remote work? 

  • A.
    Not well, it has been an ongoing challenge full of pitfalls. 
  • B.
    Quite well, but there have been some mistakes made. 
  • C.
    Very well, HR had a solid plan for operating remotely having done so for some time. 
  • D.
    Very well, considering HR had little experience of remote work prior to the pandemic. 
• 10.
  Looking ahead, would you be confident to continue working remotely at least some of the time? 

  • A.
    Yes, remote work has been good for me and my organization.
  • B.
    Somewhat, but need to equip myself with more remote HR tools to boost confidence. 
  • C.
    No, I am not confident in my abilities to effectively work in or with HR remotely going forwards. 

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Remote HR Pro

  Congratulations! You have a top-notch understanding of the landscape of Remote HR, the tech and tools that are out there and how to decide what’s best for your organization. You could always consider taking your expertise to the next level with the BeNext Virtual HR Tech Tools program or Virtual HR Business Partner program.
• 2.
  Intermediate Remote HR

  From remote onboarding to virtual wellness, you've started on your way to understanding HR in the remote context, but with so many organizations considering remote work as a Future of Work Strategy, now is the time to step up, hone your remote HR skills and boost your understanding of all the possibilities, opportunities and challenges facing HR in a virtual context. Find out more about the BeNext Remote HR programs and continue the journey today.
• 3.
  Remote HR Novice

  You're still largely unfamiliar with the realities and possibilities of Remote HR. There are many exciting opportunities and fantastic considerations as we look ahead and adapt to a new way of working, enabling you as an HR professional to support the organization, the managers and employees in this new context. Get started with our BeNext Master Certification Specialization in Remote HR.