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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 Culture vs Climate Difference in the Workplace Explained

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The Culture vs Climate Difference in the Workplace Explained

The main culture vs climate difference in the workplace is that culture represents the deep, underlying values and beliefs built over years, while climate is the current, measurable mood and day-to-day experience of your employees.

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How Many Engagement Survey Questions Is Too Many?

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How Many Engagement Survey Questions Is Too Many?

When deciding how many engagement survey questions is too many, the general consensus is that anything over 50 to 60 questions for an annual survey,...

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Best volume hiring software 2026: A guide for scaling teams

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Best volume hiring software 2026: A guide for scaling teams

Volume hiring software is a specialised recruitment platform designed to automate the screening, assessment, and processing of hundreds or thousands...

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What ATS Do Australian Companies Use in 2026? A Complete Guide

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What ATS Do Australian Companies Use in 2026? A Complete Guide

Australian companies use a variety of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) depending on their size and sector, with JobAdder, PageUp, and Employment Hero...

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Franchise Recruitment Software: The 2026 Guide to Scaling Teams

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Franchise Recruitment Software: The 2026 Guide to Scaling Teams

Franchise recruitment software is a specialised applicant tracking and hiring platform designed to help multi-location businesses attract, assess,...

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HR Software That Shows Why Not Just What: A 2026 Guide

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HR Software That Shows Why Not Just What: A 2026 Guide

HR software that shows why not just what transforms basic workforce reporting into actionable intelligence, moving leaders from reacting to...

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Structured Interview Software: The Complete Guide for 2026

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Structured Interview Software: The Complete Guide for 2026

Structured interview software is a digital platform designed to standardise the hiring process by ensuring every candidate is asked the same...

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How Often Should You Run Engagement Surveys in 2026?

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How Often Should You Run Engagement Surveys in 2026?

If you are wondering how often you should run engagement surveys, the most effective cadence is one comprehensive annual survey paired with shorter...

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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

Last reviewed August 2026 Bias in performance appraisal is a systematic error in judgement that...
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