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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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OzHarvest's one hiring rule that protects culture

OzHarvest protects its culture with a single hiring rule: "if it's not a hell yes, it's a hell no." Sharon Gray, the charity's Chief People Officer and a 2026 HR Influence Awards Top 12 winner, has built this principle into every hiring decision...

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She sends candidates the interview questions in advance. Here's why it works.

Anna Liumaihetau Darling, GM of People Experience at Sharesies, gives every candidate the interview questions before they walk in the door. Not a...

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Hiring the wrong people: the hidden costs and how to fix it

Hiring the wrong people occurs when there is a misalignment between a candidate's natural work preferences, skills, and the actual requirements of...

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Choosing the best recruitment platform for mid-market businesses

The best recruitment platform for a mid-market business solves two problems at once: it runs hiring efficiently at growing volume, and it tells you...

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LMS for SMEs: How to choose the right learning platform

A learning management system (LMS) for SMEs is a platform that helps smaller businesses organise, deliver, and track employee training without...

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How to implement unbiased recruitment in your organisation

Unbiased recruitment removes conscious and unconscious prejudice from hiring so every candidate is judged on merit, potential and organisation fit....

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Best engagement platform comparison for modern teams

To compare employee engagement platforms properly, score each option against five criteria: the scientific validity of its questions, the depth of...

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Choosing the right HR software for your Brisbane business

Modern HR software in Brisbane helps local businesses move beyond manual spreadsheets to create high-performing cultures through data-driven...

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Cloud HR software Australia: a guide to smarter workforce management

Cloud HR software in Australia provides a centralised, secure, and scalable platform for managing the entire employee lifecycle – from recruitment...

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Professional services HR Australia: building high-performing teams

Professional services HR Australia requires a strategic shift from traditional administration to workforce intelligence that prioritises cultural...

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Understanding Performance Evaluation Bias for HR Managers

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