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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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Automated candidate ranking: how to find top talent faster

Automated candidate ranking uses intelligent algorithms and data-driven assessments to score and order job applicants by their suitability for a specific role. It replaces manual resume screening with objective evidence, surfacing the people whose...

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Best LMS for New Zealand teams: a guide to smarter learning

For mid-market New Zealand teams that want learning connected to hiring and engagement data, our pick is Compono Develop, a learning management...

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How a culture fit tool transforms modern hiring and retention

A culture fit tool is a digital assessment that measures the alignment between a candidate's work values and an organisation's culture, to predict...

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How to choose the right team collaboration software

The right team collaboration software does more than manage tasks and messages. It fits the way your people naturally work, matching each person to...

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How to choose the best retail recruitment software for your team

Choosing retail recruitment software comes down to four tests: whether it handles high application volumes without manual screening, whether it...

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How to align culture and performance for long-term success

You align culture and performance by treating them as one system: culture sets how work gets done, engagement supplies the energy, and performance is...

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Choosing the right compliance training software for your team

The right compliance training software does four things: delivers mandatory training automatically by role, tracks completions against renewal dates,...

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How to migrate to a new LMS without losing your mind

To replace your LMS, decide first whether you are replacing one system, consolidating several, or fixing the one you have, then run the move in five...

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Succession planning analytics: a guide to data-driven leadership

Succession planning analytics uses workforce data to identify future leaders, map talent risk and keep your organisation stable through leadership...

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