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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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What is personality test for work and how it builds teams

A personality test for work is a structured assessment that measures how a person naturally prefers to work: what energises them, how they communicate, and which activities they gravitate towards under pressure. Where a resume shows what someone has...

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Best talent acquisition software in Darwin

The best talent acquisition software in Darwin must balance local community engagement with data-driven assessment to handle the Northern Territory's...

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Best applicant tracking system for universities in Australia

The best applicant tracking system for universities in Australia is one that handles both sides of tertiary hiring: high-volume automation for...

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Choosing a recruitment platform for Victoria businesses

A recruitment platform for Victoria businesses should prioritise local culture fit and data-driven assessment to navigate a competitive talent market...

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How to reduce time to hire without losing talent quality

To reduce time to hire effectively, you must identify and remove bottlenecks in your screening and interview stages while using data to predict...

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Why superannuation funds need behavioural hiring

Superannuation funds need behavioural hiring because technical financial expertise alone is no longer enough to manage complex regulatory...

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Learning management system: a guide to better team growth

A learning management system (LMS) is software used to plan, deliver and assess training, most often for employee development. It centralises your...

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How proficiency levels work in superannuation funds

Proficiency levels in superannuation funds work by categorising the specific skills, knowledge, and behaviours required for roles into progressive...

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What is an Evaluator work personality

An Evaluator work personality is a logical, analytical, and objective individual who excels at weighing up alternatives, identifying potential risks,...

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How does behavioural hiring work in local councils

Behavioural hiring works in local councils by shifting the focus from what a candidate has done on paper to how they actually behave, solve problems,...

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How to post job ads on LinkedIn: A step-by-step guide for HR managers

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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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