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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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Who needs proficiency levels for team success

Proficiency levels matter most for any organisation past about 50 employees that needs to standardise performance, clarify career paths, and remove bias from hiring. By defining what good looks like at every stage of a role, you move from subjective...

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Hiring software Auckland: how to find the right talent solution

Hiring software helps Auckland businesses cut time-to-hire, manage high application volumes and assess candidates on more than a CV. The right...

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Best ATS for recruitment agencies in Australia

Last reviewed October 2026 The best ATS for a recruitment agency in Australia depends on what your agency sells. Agencies competing on placement...

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Best engagement platform for insurance in Australia

The best engagement platform for insurance in Australia pairs deep psychometric insight with continuous listening, so leaders can close the gap...

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What is the most affordable recruitment software for teams

The most affordable recruitment software is the platform with the lowest total cost over two to three years, not the lowest monthly fee. That total...

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Role-based learning: a guide to smarter team development

Role-based learning is a targeted training strategy that aligns development directly with the specific skills, behaviours and competencies a...

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How an employee engagement platform transforms modern teams

An employee engagement platform is software that collects feedback from staff on a regular cycle, turns it into team-level insight for managers, and...

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The Six Learning Science Principles We Live By

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7 Free Personality Tests for Employees to Boost Engagement

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Full Research: Latest HR & Talent Statistics (August 2026)

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How to post job ads on LinkedIn: A step-by-step guide for HR managers

To post a job ad on LinkedIn: log into your company Page, go to the Jobs section and select the...
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Predictive index results types: understanding the 17 profiles

Predictive Index results are grouped into 17 reference profiles across four categories: Analytical,...
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Understanding Performance Evaluation Bias for HR Managers

Last reviewed August 2026 Bias in performance appraisal is a systematic error in judgement that...
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What is a Job Description? Understanding Its Importance and Components

A job description is a formal document that sets out a role's purpose, essential duties,...
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The complete guide to employee onboarding: best practices for 2025

Employee onboarding best practices come down to four things: start before day one, structure the...
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