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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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How a mobile HR app transforms team engagement

A mobile HR app improves team engagement by putting feedback, recognition and development in people's pockets instead of behind a desktop login. When participation takes seconds rather than a VPN session, more people take part, feedback arrives...

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What drives employee performance in modern teams

Employee performance is driven by intrinsic motivation, alignment between a person's natural work personality and their daily tasks, psychological...

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Choosing the best recruitment software for New Zealand teams

The best recruitment software for New Zealand teams does more than store applications. It automates the admin, keeps candidate communication warm,...

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How to choose employee retention software for your team

Employee retention software helps you spot disengagement before it becomes a resignation. The main categories are engagement and pulse survey tools,...

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Sentrient compliance review: managing risk in modern teams

Sentrient is a workplace compliance platform that centralises policy management, legally vetted e-learning and incident reporting for Australian...

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Does training improve performance in modern teams?

Yes, training improves performance, but only under specific conditions: it targets a real skill gap, matches how the individual naturally works, and...

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Choosing the right pre-employment assessment software

Pre-employment assessment software evaluates candidates on skills, cognitive ability and work personality before you hire, so decisions rest on...

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How talent analytics software transforms modern hiring

Talent analytics software collects and analyses workforce data so HR and business leaders can make hiring, engagement and development decisions on...

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Choosing the best ATS for mid-market organisations

The best applicant tracking system (ATS) for a mid-market organisation depends on what you need it to do. If the priority is administrative workflows...

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Understanding BambooHR limitations for growing teams

BambooHR is a well-regarded HRIS for core people administration: employee records, leave tracking and the paperwork of running a team. The...

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The Six Learning Science Principles We Live By

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Full Research: Latest HR & Talent Statistics (2025)

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7 Free Personality Tests for Employees to Boost Engagement

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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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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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HRIS system: complete guide to human resource information systems

An HRIS (human resource information system) is software that stores all employee data and automates...
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Understanding Performance Evaluation Bias for HR Managers

Last reviewed August 2026 Bias in performance appraisal is a systematic error in judgement that...
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