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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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Best applicant tracking system for legal services in Australia

The best applicant tracking system (ATS) for legal services in Australia is one that handles rigorous compliance checks, measures organisation fit alongside qualifications, and delivers a candidate experience that matches your firm's professional...

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Choosing defensible assessment software for modern hiring

Defensible assessment software evaluates candidates using scientifically validated methods that meet legal and ethical standards for fairness and...

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Recruitment software for gyms and fitness

Recruitment software for gyms and fitness businesses advertises your roles, collects and screens applications, assesses candidates for fit as well as...

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Choosing the best Qualtrics employee engagement alternative

The employee engagement software most often shortlisted against Qualtrics EmployeeXM is Compono Engage, Culture Amp, Workday Peakon, Lattice,...

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Best culture assessment software for supermarkets in Australia

Supermarket staffing software is a stack rather than a single product. Most Australian grocery operators end up running four things: an applicant...

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What does hiring software actually mean for your business

Hiring software is a platform that runs your recruitment end to end: posting jobs, tracking applicants, assessing candidates and coordinating...

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G2 HR software: how to choose the right platform for your team

G2 HR software reviews are a useful discovery tool: filter by your company size and industry, shortlist three to five providers, then test each...

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LMS for small business: a guide to effective team growth

An LMS for small business is a digital platform that hosts, delivers and tracks employee training, helping smaller teams close skill gaps without the...

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How to reduce turnover and build a high-performing team

Turnover in a high-performing team is almost never about pay. It happens when the work quietly changes shape and stops matching what the person is...

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Unbiased candidate assessment: a guide to fairer hiring

Unbiased candidate assessment means every applicant is measured against the same written criteria, in the same order, by people who recorded their...

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What is a Job Description? Understanding Its Importance and Components

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The complete guide to employee onboarding: best practices for 2025

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