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Mathan Allington

Mathan Allington is Head of Marketing at Compono, where he writes about hiring, culture, capability and the people-insight side of HR that most tools ignore. He turns behavioural science and workforce data into decisions HR teams can actually defend, and has spent his career building demand for B2B software across Australia and beyond.

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Why legal services need culture fit hiring

Legal services need culture fit hiring because relying solely on academic pedigree and technical expertise leads to high turnover and fractured teams. When you hire for behavioural alignment alongside legal acumen, you build resilient firms that...

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How to choose the best recruitment software in Wollongong

The best recruitment software in Wollongong is a platform that moves beyond basic resume filtering to help you assess local candidates for genuine...

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How does a certification platform work?

A certification platform works by automatically tracking, verifying and managing employee credentials in one central system, so your workforce stays...

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How does culture fit hiring work in financial services?

Culture fit hiring in financial services works by objectively matching a candidate's behavioural traits, risk tolerance, and work preferences with...

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How to hire for culture fit without building a team of clones

To hire for culture fit effectively, you must define the specific behaviours and values your team actually needs to succeed, rather than relying on...

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Why is it hard to improve team communication

Improving team communication is hard because most leaders try to fix the software or the meeting schedule, rather than addressing the underlying...

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Choosing an assessment platform for licensing bodies in New Zealand

An effective assessment platform for licensing bodies in New Zealand must balance rigorous regulatory compliance with universal accessibility to...

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Choosing talent acquisition software Australia

Talent acquisition software helps Australian organisations manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and assessing candidates through to...

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How proficiency levels work in state government

Proficiency levels in state government categorise the depth and complexity of skills a role requires, from foundational knowledge under supervision...

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Best ATS for companies with 200 employees in Australia

The best ATS for a company with 200 employees in Australia does more than store resumes. It assesses candidate fit, automates screening, keeps data...

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