Authentic HRCI Certification Exam PHR Questions Answers

New employees' early exposure to and understanding of organizational culture — the values, norms, and working environment — has a strong influence on their decision to stay or leave.

Official Extract:

"Introducing employees to the organizational culture during onboarding enhances early engagement, promotes retention, and fosters a sense of belonging."

(Source: HRCI PHR Content Outline 2024–2025, Talent Planning and Acquisition Section, Onboarding Best Practices)

Under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), an employee must request reemployment within 14 days after release from active duty if the service was for more than 30 days but less than 181 days.

Official Extract:

"Employees returning from military leave must submit a timely application for reemployment, generally within 14 days if service lasted between 31 and 180 days."

(Source: HRCI PHR Content Outline 2024–2025, Employee and Labor Relations Section, Military Leave and Reemployment Rights)

Pay inversion happens when a new employee is hired at a higher salary than a current employee performing the same or similar work with equal or greater experience — often due to rising market rates.

Official Extract:

"Pay inversion occurs when newly hired employees are paid more than existing employees in comparable roles, creating internal pay inequities."

(Source: HRCI PHR Content Outline 2024–2025, Total Rewards Section, Pay Structures and Market Competitiveness)