Rubis ‘What’s Going On at Work?’ Quiz

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Every week I do the New York Times news quiz to check my currency on emerging stories. It’s fun, and as up to date as I think I am, I normally get at least one answer wrong. See how you do on this quiz that covers a few current work issues. Are you up to date on these? See the bottom of the blog for the answers.

1. How many employees were laid off when Silicon Valley Bank went under?

A. 8,500

B. 10 percent (approx 850).

C. None for a 45 day bridge.

D. None indefinitely (for now).

2. How many Amazon employees were rumored to have signed an anti-return to work policy based on a “leaked” internal document

A. 30,000.

B. 10,000.

C. 50,000.

D. 1,075.

3. Which HR strategy and policies are responsible for the demise of SV Bank, according to prominent leaders in the Republican Party?

A. The bonus program.

B. DE&I/ESG focus.

C. Hiring process.

D. Leadership succession.

4. Workers in France are protesting against:

A. Government pay freezes in 2023.

B. Reduction in health benefits.

C. Retirement age increased from 62 to 64.

D. Mandatory morning prayers in school.

5. According to consultancy McKinsey, the amount of gig workers in North America and Europe?

A. 50 to 60 million.

B. 5 to 15 million.

C. 100 to 110 million.

D. 150 to 160 Million.

6. A Stanford study showed that work from home resulted in:

A. 13 percent increase in productivity.

B. 13 percent decrease in productivity.

C. No material productivity change.

D. Increase in domestic disputes.

7. What has recently emerged as a work dress code issue? (If you can believe it in 2023).

A. Size of heels.

B. Sleeveless blouses/shirts.

C. Size of earrings.

D. Bra/no bra.

8. Which professional sport has now had two players, citing religious beliefs, and refusing to wear pride jerseys during warm up activities:

A. NBA.

B. NHL.

C. MLB.

D. NASCAR.

9. A common trait of CEOs and other C-suite execs who are against remote work:

A. Mostly older (45 plus).

B. Mostly younger (under 45).

C. Finance industry.

D. Technology industry.

10. According to US News, Carnegie Mellon and University of Illinois were tied for number 4 in:

A. NCAA sports.

B. Marching bands.

C. Computer Science.

D. Petroleum Engineering.

Answers: 1. D, 2. A, 3. B, 4. C, 5. D, 6. A, 7. D, 8. B, 9. A, 10. C.

Think Big, Start Small, Act Now,

- Lorne

One Millennial View: I scored 8/10, and most seem guessable if you have a pulse on current workplace culture trends. For better or worse, I wouldn’t say any of the answers are particularly surprising, would you?

- Garrett

Edited and published by Garrett Rubis.

Rubis ‘What’s Going On at Work?’ Quiz

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