JANUARY 19

It’s never too early to start thinking about recognition.

THE MILLION-DOLLAR QUESTION

When you are hiring a new employee, ask the person to share her most memorable recognition moment—when she was honored for above-and-beyond behavior. Ask what she did to earn the reward, what she was given, and how it made her feel.

Not only is this a great way to uncover an applicant’s strengths, it also can give you an idea of what types of rewards will be valued by this person in the future.