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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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Criteria Corp Alternatives: Best Assessment Tools for 2026

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Criteria Corp Alternatives: Best Assessment Tools for 2026

The best Criteria Corp alternatives for modern recruitment teams include platforms like Compono, TestGorilla, The Predictive Index, and SHL, each offering unique approaches to pre-employment assessments and skills-based hiring.

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Is Psychometric Testing Legal in Australia? 2026 Compliance Guide

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Is Psychometric Testing Legal in Australia? 2026 Compliance Guide

Yes, psychometric testing is legal in Australia, provided the assessment is strictly job-related, scientifically valid, and does not breach...

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How to Build a Bias-Free Culture Fit Assessment in 2026

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How to Build a Bias-Free Culture Fit Assessment in 2026

A culture fit assessment is a structured evaluation process used during hiring to determine how well a candidate's values, behaviours, and work...

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Understanding the Advisor Personality Type: Traits, Leadership and Careers

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Understanding the Advisor Personality Type: Traits, Leadership and Careers

The advisor personality type is defined by a natural preference for empathy, flexibility, and open-minded collaboration, making these individuals the...

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Compliance Training Software Australia: The Complete 2026 Guide

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Compliance Training Software Australia: The Complete 2026 Guide

Compliance training software in Australia is a digital platform designed to help businesses manage, deliver, and track mandatory employee training to...

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The True Cost of a Bad Hire in Australia (2026 Data & Guide)

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The True Cost of a Bad Hire in Australia (2026 Data & Guide)

The cost of a bad hire in Australia typically ranges between 30% and 150% of the employee’s first-year salary, with financial impacts reaching up to...

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Best JobAdder Alternatives in 2026: A Complete Buyer's Guide

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Best JobAdder Alternatives in 2026: A Complete Buyer's Guide

The best JobAdder alternatives in 2026 include platforms like Loxo, Bullhorn, and Spott for traditional recruitment agencies, while Compono stands...

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How to Build a Verification of Competency Template in 2026

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How to Build a Verification of Competency Template in 2026

A verification of competency template is a structured assessment tool used to confirm that an employee possesses the practical skills, theoretical...

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Best HR Software for a 200 Person Company in Australia (2026)

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Best HR Software for a 200 Person Company in Australia (2026)

Finding the best HR software for a 200 person company in Australia requires moving beyond basic payroll tools to platforms that handle complex local...

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Compono Pricing Guide: What to Expect in 2026

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Compono Pricing Guide: What to Expect in 2026

When evaluating Compono pricing, mid-market businesses can expect a flexible, modular structure that allows you to pay only for the tools you need,...

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The Six Learning Science Principles We Live By

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For team design, start with the Compono Work Personality™ assessment. It is free, takes four...
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Full Research: Latest HR & Talent Statistics (August 2026)

Last reviewed August 2026 This page collects the HR, talent acquisition, engagement, culture and...
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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 proficiency levels: a guide to mapping team skills

Last reviewed August 2026 Competency levels (also called proficiency levels or levels of expertise)...
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Conscientiousness in the workplace: the ultimate guide

Conscientiousness is one of the Big Five personality traits: the tendency to be organised and...
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