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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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Candidate assessment (12)

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How behavioural hiring works in superannuation funds

Behavioural hiring in superannuation funds works by using psychometric data and work personality insights to predict how a candidate will perform,...

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Why is psychometric hiring important for HR

Psychometric hiring is important for HR because it provides objective data on a candidate's cognitive abilities and personality traits, allowing...

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Why recruitment agencies need behavioural hiring

Recruitment agencies need behavioural hiring because it allows them to predict job performance and cultural alignment with far greater accuracy than...

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Is free work personality test necessary for mid-market teams

A free work personality test is rarely necessary for mid-market companies because while they offer quick engagement, they often lack the scientific...

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Why an assessment platform matters for high-performing teams

An assessment platform matters because it provides the objective data needed to move beyond the limitations of resumes and gut feel, ensuring you...

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How culture fit hiring works in modern schools

Culture fit hiring in schools works by identifying educators whose personal values, communication styles, and work behaviours align with the specific...

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Choosing capability assessment software vendors in Christchurch

Capability assessment software vendors in Christchurch provide the digital infrastructure needed to measure employee skills, behaviours, and...

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Why pharmacies need culture fit hiring for team success

Pharmacies need culture fit hiring because a team aligned on shared values and communication styles provides more accurate patient care and...

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How does behavioural hiring work in hospitality

Behavioural hiring in hospitality works by prioritising innate traits and psychological drivers over technical experience to identify candidates who...

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Behavioural profile test for ACT businesses

A behavioural profile test for ACT businesses provides an objective way to measure how potential hires and current employees naturally approach work,...

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The Six Learning Science Principles We Live By

The six learning science principles that make training stick are retrieval practice, spaced...
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7 Free Personality Tests for Employees to Boost Engagement

For team design, start with the Compono Work Personality™ assessment. It is free, takes four...
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Full Research: Latest HR & Talent Statistics (August 2026)

Last reviewed August 2026 This page collects the HR, talent acquisition, engagement, culture and...
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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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Predictive index results types: understanding the 17 profiles

Predictive Index results are grouped into 17 reference profiles across four categories: Analytical,...
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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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Conscientiousness in the workplace: the ultimate guide

Conscientiousness is one of the Big Five personality traits: the tendency to be organised and...
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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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