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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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Choosing the right cloud-based HR platform for your team

A cloud-based HR platform is software that manages employee data, hiring, engagement and development online rather than on in-house servers. The right choice comes down to four things: a single source of truth for people data, hiring tools that...

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Effective pre-employment assessment for modern Australian teams

Pre-employment assessment in Australia is the use of standardised, validated tools to evaluate a candidate's skills, personality and organisational...

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HR software buying guide for modern business leaders

An effective HR software buying guide helps you navigate the complex market of people management tools by prioritising your team’s unique culture and...

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Effective employee skill development for modern teams

Employee skill development is the process of identifying the gap between your team's current capabilities and what the business needs next, then...

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Why 70% of hires fail and how to fix your strategy

Research indicates that up to 70% of hires fail to meet expectations or leave within their first year, primarily because traditional recruitment...

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How to master hiring for team dynamics and culture fit

Hiring for team dynamics is the process of selecting candidates based on how their unique work personality and behaviours will complement existing...

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Culture fit matching software: how to build high-performing teams

Culture fit matching software aligns a candidate's values, work preferences and personality with your company's environment before you hire, using...

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How a hiring intelligence platform transforms modern recruitment

A hiring intelligence platform is a data-driven system that combines behavioural science with skills and organisational data to help leaders make...

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Full Research: Latest HR & Talent Statistics (August 2026)

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7 Free Personality Tests for Employees to Boost Engagement

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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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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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