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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.

BambooHR Pricing 2026: Plans, Costs, and Alternatives

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BambooHR Pricing 2026: Plans, Costs, and Alternatives

Last reviewed August 2026

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How Often Should You Run Engagement Surveys in 2026?

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How Often Should You Run Engagement Surveys in 2026?

If you are wondering how often you should run engagement surveys, the most effective cadence is one comprehensive annual survey paired with shorter...

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Culture Change Measurement: The Complete Guide for 2026

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Culture Change Measurement: The Complete Guide for 2026

Culture change measurement is the systematic tracking of behavioural shifts, employee sentiment, and performance metrics to determine if your...

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How to defend a hiring decision to the board

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How to defend a hiring decision to the board

To successfully defend a hiring decision to the board, you must replace subjective "gut feel" with a documented, multidimensional assessment...

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Building the Ultimate HR Tech Stack for Scaleups in 2026

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Building the Ultimate HR Tech Stack for Scaleups in 2026

An effective HR tech stack for scaleups is a carefully integrated set-up of tools designed to manage rapid headcount growth, simplify talent...

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What Is a Good eNPS Score Australia? 2026 Benchmark Guide

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What Is a Good eNPS Score Australia? 2026 Benchmark Guide

If you are wondering what is a good eNPS score Australia, the short answer is that anything between +10 and +30 is considered good, with the national...

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How to Build an Employee Attrition Risk Model in 2026

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How to Build an Employee Attrition Risk Model in 2026

An employee attrition risk model is a predictive analytics tool that uses historical workforce data to forecast which employees are most likely to...

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Is culture fit hiring legal in Australia? 2026 guide

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Is culture fit hiring legal in Australia? 2026 guide

Yes, culture fit hiring is legal in Australia, but only if it is measured using objective, documented, and job-related criteria rather than...

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HR Software Mid-Market Guide: Scaling Your Team in 2026

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HR Software Mid-Market Guide: Scaling Your Team in 2026

Finding the right HR software mid-market solution means bridging the gap between basic small-business tools and overly complex enterprise systems to...

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Engagement Survey Response Rate Benchmark 2026: What's a Good Score?

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Engagement Survey Response Rate Benchmark 2026: What's a Good Score?

A strong engagement survey response rate benchmark sits between 70% and 85%, though this target varies significantly based on your organisation’s...

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