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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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Effective pre-employment assessment Australia: a modern hiring guide

Pre-employment assessment is the structured testing an employer runs before making an offer, covering skills, reasoning, work personality and fit with the team, so the decision rests on evidence rather than an impression formed across two...

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Does psychometric testing work for modern hiring?

Workplace psychometric testing works when the assessment is properly validated, measures something the role genuinely requires, and is used as one...

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HR software onboarding: a guide to successful implementation

To implement HR software successfully, run it as a change project rather than an IT task: name an owner and a pilot group, migrate and clean your...

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How to choose the right employee engagement software

Choosing employee engagement software comes down to five checks: continuous feedback rather than one annual survey, analysis that explains the...

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Industrial organisational psychology and modern team performance

Industrial organisational psychology (I-O psychology) is the scientific study of human behaviour in the workplace. Applied well, it replaces gut feel...

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Measuring organisational culture for high-performing teams

You measure organisational culture by assessing the shared values and work behaviours that shape daily decisions, then comparing them against what...

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Best HR software Australia: choosing the right platform

The best HR software in Australia in 2026 depends on which risk you need to manage first. Employment Hero and ELMO lead for local payroll and...

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How capability development software transforms modern teams

Capability development software is a platform that identifies, assesses and closes skills gaps across an organisation. Instead of tracking training...

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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

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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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