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View all featured posts, articles by Rudy Crous, (Corporate Psychologist, Compono CEO and Co-founder), or filter below for your desired topic.

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Early attrition in the first 90 days

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Early attrition in the first 90 days

Early attrition in the first 90 days usually happens because the reality of the daily work does not match the expectations set during the recruitment process.

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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...

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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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Why do we blame HR when a new hire doesn’t work out?

For a long time, most companies have stuck to a pretty shaky idea: if a new employee fails, it must be HR’s fault.

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Recruitment's most expensive habit: selling culture we can't measure

For years, recruitment has sold clients a deep read on their culture. Most of the time, we couldn't back it up. Not because recruiters are lazy or...

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Assessment Design Matters: Choosing the Right Question Type for the Decision You Need to Make

A good assessment is not just a collection of questions. It is a structured measurement process.

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Why We Do Not Start With Proctoring

When customers ask why an assessment platform does not automatically include proctoring, the question usually comes from a good place.

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The complete guide to employee onboarding: best practices for 2025

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What is a Job Description? Understanding Its Importance and Components

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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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