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Discover insights into culture, engagement, talent acquisition and employee development.

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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How to choose the best culture platform for SMB in Australia

The best culture platform for SMB in Australia is one that moves beyond basic pulse surveys to connect employee engagement directly with performance, hiring, and retention.

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How a competency framework builder works in disability services

A competency framework builder in disability services works by mapping specific support worker behaviours, technical skills, compliance requirements,...

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Why fast food chains need culture fit hiring

Fast food chains need culture fit hiring because it directly targets the industry's biggest profit leak: chronic staff turnover driven by a mismatch...

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Why financial services need behavioural hiring

Financial services need behavioural hiring because traditional resumes cannot predict a candidate's natural ability to manage risk, strictly follow...

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Free work personality test vendors: a guide for modern teams

Finding reliable free work personality test vendors ACT and beyond means looking past the initial price tag to evaluate scientific validity, ease of...

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Best recruitment software for legal services in Australia

The best recruitment software for legal services in Australia evaluates candidates based on their actual skills and work personality, rather than...

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How does culture fit hiring work in financial services?

Culture fit hiring in financial services works by objectively matching a candidate's behavioural traits, risk tolerance, and work preferences with...

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How do I know if my team is competent? Signs of true capability

You know your team is competent when they consistently solve problems independently and adapt to unexpected challenges without friction.

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The best applicant tracking system for childcare providers in Australia

The best applicant tracking system for childcare providers in Australia goes beyond sorting resumes to actively screen for behavioural fit, patience,...

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How L&D managers use competency framework software

Learning and development managers use competency framework software to map required skills, identify talent gaps, and align employee training...

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