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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 skills gap analysis software transforms modern teams

Skills gap analysis software measures the difference between the skills your workforce holds today and the skills your strategy requires, then shows you where to hire, train or move people internally to close the gap. It replaces annual reviews and...

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Induction software: a guide to better employee onboarding

There is no single best platform for induction and onboarding, because the word covers three different jobs: getting a new employee productive in...

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How behavioural science HR transforms team performance

Behavioural science in HR applies psychological research and data to how people are hired, managed and led. It replaces gut feel with evidence:...

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Enterprise vs mid-market HR: choosing the right path

The difference between enterprise and mid-market HR comes down to scale and focus. Enterprise HR is built for management at scale, with specialised...

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Team fit assessment: how to build high-performing cultures

A team fit assessment objectively measures how a candidate's work preferences, motivations and personality align with an existing team and role. Done...

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SaaS HR platform: why modern teams need more than just software

SaaS HR software is human resources software you reach over the internet and pay for by subscription, rather than install on servers you own. The...

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Cognitive ability test hiring: a guide to better decisions

A cognitive ability test measures how quickly a candidate learns and how well they solve unfamiliar problems. Decades of research rank general mental...

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Choosing the right e-learning platform Australia

Digital learning platforms in Australia come from four different kinds of provider: learning management system (LMS) vendors who sell you the...

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Australian employment law compliance: a guide for leaders

Australian employment law compliance rests on a few pillars: the National Employment Standards (NES) as the minimum floor, the modern award or...

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The HR Influence Awards

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HR Influence Awards: Nominations are open for the Top 12 ANZ

There’s plenty of HR content online. Hot takes. Frameworks. Templates. Threads. But real influence is rarer. It’s the HR contributors whose work...

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The Six Learning Science Principles We Live By

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7 Free Personality Tests for Employees to Boost Engagement

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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

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