Wouldn’t it be great if every new hire had a positive attitude? Studies show that positive thinkers are more productive and resilient, in fact, the positive brain is 31 percent more productive than when the brain is negative, neutral or stressed.

So how can you assess a candidate’s outlook and attitude? Ask them to describe an imaginary co-worker. Our perceptions of others – even ones that are made up – says a lot about what kind of person you really are, according to researchers from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Read more.