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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.

HRIS system for NZ: the complete 2026 Buyer's guide

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HRIS system for NZ: the complete 2026 Buyer's guide

An HRIS system for NZ is a software platform that centralises employee data, manages local compliance requirements like the Holidays Act, and automates core human resources tasks.

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What causes high Attrition? (And how to fix it in 2026)

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What causes high Attrition? (And how to fix it in 2026)

What causes high attrition is a fundamental misalignment between what an employee needs to thrive and what their role, manager, or company culture...

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The ATS to onboarding handover: complete guide for 2026

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The ATS to onboarding handover: complete guide for 2026

The ATS to onboarding handover is the process where a candidate's data, compliance documentation, and context move from your hiring system into your...

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HR software NZ

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HR software NZ

Finding the right HR software in NZ means looking past basic payroll and leave trackers to find platforms that actually help you understand your...

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Finding the best employee engagement survey platform in 2026

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Finding the best employee engagement survey platform in 2026

The best employee engagement survey platform in 2026 tells you exactly what to fix based on how your team actually works.

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Choosing the Best LMS for Aged Care Australia in 2026

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Choosing the Best LMS for Aged Care Australia in 2026

If you are choosing a learning management system (LMS) for an Australian aged care provider and compliance evidence is the reason you are looking,...

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Gallup Q12 Alternatives: Modern Employee Engagement Surveys (2026)

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Gallup Q12 Alternatives: Modern Employee Engagement Surveys (2026)

If you want an alternative to the Gallup Q12 that explains why engagement is high or low, our pick is Compono Engage, which measures culture across...

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Best LMS for Not for Profits Australia 2026: A Buyer's Guide

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Best LMS for Not for Profits Australia 2026: A Buyer's Guide

The right LMS for not for profits in Australia centralises scattered volunteer training and automates strict compliance reporting without blowing out...

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How to Use an HR Software ROI Calculator to Build Your Business Case (2026)

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How to Use an HR Software ROI Calculator to Build Your Business Case (2026)

An HR software ROI calculator measures the financial return on your human resources technology investment by comparing the total costs of the...

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The Culture vs Climate Difference in the Workplace Explained

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The Culture vs Climate Difference in the Workplace Explained

The main culture vs climate difference in the workplace is that culture represents the deep, underlying values and beliefs built over years, while...

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