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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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Phone notes app headed Engagement and culture trends 2027 with a sketch of a team under a heart

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Employee engagement and culture trends 2027 for Australia and NZ

The employee engagement trends shaping Australian and New Zealand workplaces in 2027 start with managers, whose engagement has fallen worldwide. Low job mobility is keeping disengaged people in their seats, and engagement scores show that people...

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Laptop document titled Learning and development trends 2027 with a figure climbing four steps

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Learning and development trends 2027: 8 shifts for Australia and NZ

The biggest learning and development (L&D) trend for Australia and New Zealand in 2027 is the move from completion rates to capability evidence....

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Laptop spreadsheet headed HR plan 2027 with four coloured quarterly blocks joined by arrows

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HR plan 2027: a practical planning guide with a free template

A strong 2027 HR plan starts from the business plan, turns it into headcount, hiring and capability needs, then covers both kinds of risk: process...

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Skills Base pricing 2026: true costs, tiers and alternatives

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Skills Base pricing 2026: true costs, tiers and alternatives

Skills Base pricing starts with a limited Free tier for up to 50 people, then moves to paid subscription tiers based on headcount and feature...

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EdApp pricing 2026: plans, true costs and alternatives

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EdApp pricing 2026: plans, true costs and alternatives

EdApp, now operating as SafetyCulture Training, offers a free tier for up to 10 learners, with paid plans typically starting between US$1.95 and...

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Sapia AI pricing 2026: cost breakdown and best alternatives

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Sapia AI pricing 2026: cost breakdown and best alternatives

Sapia AI does not publish its pricing, but third-party estimates show enterprise contracts typically range from $25,000 to $145,000 a year based on...

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Sentrient pricing 2026: costs, modules and alternatives

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Sentrient pricing 2026: costs, modules and alternatives

Sentrient pricing is quote based and depends on your chosen modules, with independent estimates placing the compliance solution at A$40 to A$50 per...

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Best Degreed alternatives 2026: the complete buyer's guide

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Best Degreed alternatives 2026: the complete buyer's guide

The best Degreed alternatives for 2026 include Compono Develop, Docebo, Cornerstone, Fuel50, and 360Learning, providing teams with targeted...

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Best iCIMS alternatives 2026: enterprise ATS buyer's guide

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Best iCIMS alternatives 2026: enterprise ATS buyer's guide

The best iCIMS alternatives for 2026 include Compono Hire, SmartRecruiters, Greenhouse, Lever, and Ashby, depending on your team size and reporting...

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Leapsome pricing 2026: modules, minimums and true costs

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Leapsome pricing 2026: modules, minimums and true costs

Leapsome pricing starts at a minimum of $199 per month for small teams, with full platform costs generally sitting between $10 and $14 per user per...

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To post a job ad on LinkedIn: log into your company Page, go to the Jobs section and select the...
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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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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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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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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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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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