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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 (13)

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Why utilities need culture fit hiring for safety and success

Utilities need culture fit hiring because the high-stakes nature of the industry requires employees who naturally align with rigorous safety...

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Defensible assessment software: a guide to fair hiring

Defensible assessment software is a digital platform designed to provide evidence-based, scientifically validated data that justifies hiring...

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How culture fit hiring works in cafes and restaurants

Culture fit hiring in cafes and restaurants works by identifying candidates whose natural work behaviours and values align with the specific energy,...

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How does culture fit hiring work in banking

Culture fit hiring in banking works by assessing how a candidate’s values, work style, and ethical standards align with the specific regulatory and...

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Why veterinary clinics need behavioural hiring

Behavioural hiring is the most effective way for veterinary clinics to ensure new staff possess the emotional resilience and communication skills...

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What is behavioural hiring

Behavioural hiring is a recruitment methodology that uses a candidate’s past actions and natural work preferences to predict their future job...

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Personality test for work New Zealand: building better teams

A personality test for work in New Zealand provides locally relevant insights into team dynamics, communication styles, and cultural alignment to...

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How does culture fit hiring work in retail

Culture fit hiring in retail works by identifying candidates whose natural work behaviours and personal values align with your brand’s service...

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Ways to predict employee success

The most effective ways to predict employee success involve assessing a combination of work personality, cognitive ability, and organisational fit...

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Capability assessment software for Australian businesses

Capability assessment software for Australian businesses provides a structured way to measure employee skills, behaviours, and potential to ensure...

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Popular posts

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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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