Skip to the main content.

Hey Compono!

A coach that actually gets you.

Get 10 minutes free, then $15 a month. Cancel anytime.

Get Started ≫

Blog

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.

rudy sitting at desk

AI (2)

5 min read

How training managers use competency framework software

Training managers use competency framework software to map required skills against current team capabilities, identify specific knowledge gaps, and...

Read More

4 min read

Why financial services need behavioural hiring

Financial services need behavioural hiring because traditional resumes cannot predict a candidate's natural ability to manage risk, strictly follow...

Read More

6 min read

How does culture fit hiring work in financial services?

Culture fit hiring in financial services works by objectively matching a candidate's behavioural traits, risk tolerance, and work preferences with...

Read More

5 min read

How a competency framework builder works in RTOs

A competency framework builder works in RTOs by digitally mapping national training standards to specific learning modules, allowing trainers to...

Read More

7 min read

How to evaluate competency framework software providers

The most effective competency framework software turns static spreadsheets into active tools that map skills and guide daily performance. When...

Read More

5 min read

Recruitment software for fast food chains New Zealand: a hiring guide

Recruitment software for fast food chains in New Zealand streamlines high-volume hiring by automating candidate screening, assessing behavioural fit,...

Read More

6 min read

Why is it hard to meet regulator requirements?

Meeting regulator requirements is hard because organisations often treat compliance as a static annual checklist rather than a continuous, verifiable...

Read More

5 min read

What are the 8 work personalities and how do they shape teams

When business leaders ask what is 8 work personalities, they are referring to an evidence-based framework that maps an individual's natural...

Read More

2 min read

Product Update May 2026

Last month we said the bigger AI news was weeks away, not months. Here’s the first of it. We’ve shipped roleplay coaching in Hey Compono, our...

Read More

5 min read

How does competency framework builder work in logistics

A competency framework builder works in logistics by mapping specific technical skills, safety behaviours, and leadership traits to defined...

Read More

Popular posts

9 min read

The Six Learning Science Principles We Live By

The six learning science principles that make training stick are retrieval practice, spaced...
36 min read

Full Research: Latest HR & Talent Statistics (2025)

This page collects the latest HR and talent statistics in one place: organisational culture,...
4 min read

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...
5 min read

7 Free Personality Tests for Employees to Boost Engagement

The best free personality tests for employees are the Compono Work Personality assessment, Big Five...
4 min read

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...
14 min read

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,...
5 min read

HRIS system: complete guide to human resource information systems

An HRIS (human resource information system) is software that stores all employee data and automates...
3 min read

C-Level Executives: Defining Their Roles and Impact on Business

C-level executives are the most senior leaders in an organisation. The "C" stands for "chief", as...
Free assessment · 2 minutes

Which of the 8 work personalities are you?

Answer four quick questions and get a personalised report on how you naturally work and the blind spots worth watching. Free, and yours in about two minutes.

Take the Free Assessment
Compono Work Personality wheel showing the eight work types
Explore the eight work personalities