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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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Solving the AI slop problem in recruitment software

AI slop is the flood of low-quality, AI-generated job applications that now clogs recruitment pipelines. Generic resumes and cover letters are keyword-stuffed to rank well in a standard applicant tracking system (ATS), which buries genuine...

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Cognitive ability test employment guide for better hiring

A cognitive ability test for employment measures general mental ability: how quickly a candidate learns new information, solves problems and makes...

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Innovation and collaboration: how to build a creative culture

Innovation and collaboration are linked because innovation is almost never a solo act. New ideas come from people with different perspectives working...

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HR software demo: how to find the right fit for your team

Last reviewed August 2026 A good HR software demo runs on your agenda, not the vendor's: you name the problems before the call, watch how the tool...

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Feedback good examples for high-performing teams

Good feedback names the specific behaviour, explains the impact it had, and gives a clear next step, delivered close to the event. "Great work on the...

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Public sector training: building a future-ready workforce

Public sector training is how government agencies build and prove workforce capability, from digital skills to safety-critical licensing. Done well,...

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How to manage high application volumes in talent acquisition

To manage high application volumes, centralise every sourcing channel into one view, move assessment to the front of the process, rank candidates...

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Become a talent architect with culture-first hiring

A talent architect is a recruiter who designs high-performing teams instead of filling seats: matching every candidate on culture, work personality...

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Best team leadership books to transform your culture in 2026

The best team leadership books for building culture are The Fearless Organization by Amy Edmondson, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick...

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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

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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

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HRIS system: complete guide to human resource information systems

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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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