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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 (14)

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Work motivation assessment: a guide to unlocking team potential

A work motivation assessment is the most effective way to identify the specific activities that energise your employees and the ones that lead to...

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How to build a fair hiring assessment process

A fair hiring assessment is achieved by using objective, evidence-based criteria that measure job-related skills and work personality rather than...

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Why superannuation funds need behavioural hiring

Superannuation funds need behavioural hiring because technical financial expertise alone is no longer enough to manage complex regulatory...

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How does behavioural hiring work in local councils

Behavioural hiring works in local councils by shifting the focus from what a candidate has done on paper to how they actually behave, solve problems,...

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Best assessment platform in New Zealand for modern teams

The best assessment platform in New Zealand is one that evaluates candidate potential and organisational fit rather than just technical skills or...

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How does behavioural hiring work in supermarkets

Behavioural hiring in supermarkets works by using structured assessments and interview techniques to predict future job performance based on a...

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How to replace paper assessments for better hiring

You can replace paper assessments by adopting digital workforce intelligence platforms that automate data collection and provide real-time scoring...

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Does work personality test really work for building teams

A work personality test really works when it is built on validated psychological research and used to match natural human preferences with specific...

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Personality test for work ANZ: a guide to team performance

A personality test for work ANZ helps teams identify natural work preferences to improve collaboration, reduce conflict, and boost overall...

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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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