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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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The Complete Guide to Building an Employee Onboarding Portal in 2026

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The Complete Guide to Building an Employee Onboarding Portal in 2026

An employee onboarding portal is a centralised digital platform that guides new hires through their first days, weeks, and months at a company by providing access to essential documents, training materials, team introductions, and IT provisioning.

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15+ Best 15Five Alternatives and Competitors for Modern Teams (2026)

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15+ Best 15Five Alternatives and Competitors for Modern Teams (2026)

If you are evaluating the best 15Five alternatives in 2026, the market now offers advanced workforce intelligence platforms that go far beyond basic...

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Employment Hero vs Compono: 2026 Comparison Guide

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Employment Hero vs Compono: 2026 Comparison Guide

The short answer to the Employment Hero vs Compono comparison is that they serve two completely different purposes: Employment Hero is a...

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Verification of Competency Software: The 2026 Guide

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Verification of Competency Software: The 2026 Guide

Verification of competency software is a digital platform designed to assess, track, and validate an employee's skills, credentials, and...

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Staff Turnover Cost Calculator Australia: 2026 Guide & Formula

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Staff Turnover Cost Calculator Australia: 2026 Guide & Formula

A reliable staff turnover cost calculator for Australia reveals that replacing an employee typically costs between 50% and 200% of their annual...

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Best TestGorilla Alternatives: Smarter Hiring Tools in 2026

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Best TestGorilla Alternatives: Smarter Hiring Tools in 2026

The best TestGorilla alternatives in 2026 include platforms like HackerRank for technical roles, High5 for aptitude, and comprehensive solutions like...

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JobAdder vs Compono: Which Recruitment Platform is Best in 2026?

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JobAdder vs Compono: Which Recruitment Platform is Best in 2026?

When comparing JobAdder vs Compono, the choice comes down to your primary goal: JobAdder is a traditional recruitment CRM built to speed up...

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The Ultimate Guide to Training Matrix Software in 2026

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The Ultimate Guide to Training Matrix Software in 2026

Training matrix software is a digital platform that helps organisations track, manage, and map employee skills, certifications, and compliance...

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Best Onboarding Software Australia: The 2026 Buyer's Guide

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Best Onboarding Software Australia: The 2026 Buyer's Guide

Finding the right onboarding software in Australia is the difference between a new hire hitting the ground running and them getting lost in a maze of...

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Best Pre-Employment Assessment Tools 2026: The Complete HR Guide

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Best Pre-Employment Assessment Tools 2026: The Complete HR Guide

Pre-employment assessment tools are digital platforms used by hiring teams to objectively evaluate a candidate's skills, work personality, 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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7 Free Personality Tests for Employees to Boost Engagement

The best free personality tests for employees are the Compono Work Personality assessment, Big Five...
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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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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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HRIS system: complete guide to human resource information systems

An HRIS (human resource information system) is software that stores all employee data and automates...
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Understanding Performance Evaluation Bias for HR Managers

Performance evaluation bias is a systematic error in judgement that skews how an employee's work is...
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