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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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Why HR tech fails and how to fix your digital strategy

HR tech fails primarily because organisations prioritise software features over human behaviour and cultural alignment, leading to low adoption and...

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HR software reviews Australia: choosing the right platform

HR software reviews help Australian buyers most when you filter them for local relevance: Fair Work and award compliance, Australian support hours,...

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AI in HR: How technology is transforming modern teams

AI in HR is the application of machine learning and data analytics to automate repetitive administrative tasks, enhance candidate matching, and...

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Culture Amp alternatives for modern employee engagement

The strongest Culture Amp alternatives in 2026 are Compono Engage for culture assessment with a work personality layer, Lattice for performance-led...

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AI talent acquisition: how to hire smarter in 2026

AI talent acquisition uses machine intelligence to speed up and sharpen hiring, automating the repetitive work of sourcing and screening while giving...

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AI HR software in 2026: a guide for Australian leaders

Remember the days when 'AI' felt like a futuristic concept from a sci-fi flick? Fast forward to 2026, and it is no longer just a buzzword – it is the...

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Choosing the best recruit CRM software for Australian teams

The best recruit CRM software manages candidate relationships over time, not just applications for one role. Look for automation that removes admin...

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AI Coaching That Works: Real Stories From People Who Needed Help

Does AI coaching work? Based on real user stories and the research, yes, for a specific job: support in the moment you need it. People use it to find...

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Product Update August 2025

Follow our monthly product updates as we share the latest features to help you strategically design and develop teams and the work environment. Big...

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Product Update July 2025

Follow our monthly product updates as we share the latest features to help you strategically design and develop teams and the work environment. We’ve...

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The Six Learning Science Principles We Live By

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Full Research: Latest HR & Talent Statistics (2025)

This page collects the latest HR and talent statistics in one place: organisational culture,...
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7 Free Personality Tests for Employees to Boost Engagement

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

Performance evaluation bias is a systematic error in judgement that skews how an employee's work is...
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