Talent inventories include which items?

• A. Past performance, education, experience, promotability
• B. Salary data
• C. Applicant surveys
• D. Training modules

Answer: (A)

Talent inventories are internal profiles HR uses to map the current workforce for future roles. They typically include data about an employee’s past performance, education, work experience, and promotability or potential for advancement. This combination helps identify who is ready for higher-level responsibilities, where development is needed, and how to plan succession. Salary data is handled separately for compensation planning, while applicant surveys pertain to recruitment or feedback, and training modules relate to learning resources rather than a snapshot of qualifications and growth potential.