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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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Culture assessment Australia: how to measure what matters

Last reviewed July 2026.

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Effective compliance training management for modern teams

Compliance training management is the process of planning, delivering and tracking mandatory training so your workforce meets legal and regulatory...

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How to improve LMS completion rates and drive team growth

To improve LMS completion rates, match content format to each learner's work personality, keep modules under fifteen minutes, make them...

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Choosing the right ATS for mid-market business growth

An applicant tracking system (ATS) for a mid-market business has to bridge the gap between basic job posting and heavy enterprise recruitment...

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Choosing the best Sentrient alternative for your team

A strong Sentrient alternative does more than automate compliance and policy management. It adds workforce intelligence, so you can read team...

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Choosing the right HRIS software for your growing team

HRIS software is a digital system that brings human resources activities and employee information into one centralised database, covering records,...

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How culture fit drives employee engagement in modern teams

Culture fit and employee engagement work together: when a person's values and natural way of working match their environment, they put in real effort...

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Employment Hero review: is it the right fit for your team?

Employment Hero is an Australian-born HR and payroll platform built for small to medium businesses. It is strong on automated payroll, Single Touch...

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How to become a talent architect for your business

Becoming a talent architect means moving from filling vacancies to designing teams. Instead of asking "who is the best candidate", you ask "what does...

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LMS New Zealand: How to choose the right platform for your team

An LMS in New Zealand should do more than store training videos. The right platform covers mandatory compliance, builds genuine skills, respects...

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Understanding Performance Evaluation Bias for HR Managers

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