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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 (16)

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When should you use culture alignment assessment

You should use culture alignment assessment whenever you need to ensure an individual’s work preferences and values match the specific environment of...

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Why supermarkets need behavioural hiring for better teams

Supermarkets need behavioural hiring because traditional resumes fail to predict how a candidate will perform in high-pressure, customer-facing...

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Why education needs culture fit hiring for long-term success

Education needs culture fit hiring because alignment between a teacher’s values and a school’s mission is the primary driver of staff retention and...

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What does predictive hiring actually mean

Predictive hiring is the process of using data and behavioural science to forecast how a candidate will perform in a specific role before you even...

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Unbiased candidate assessment: a guide to fairer hiring

Unbiased candidate assessment means every applicant is measured against the same written criteria, in the same order, by people who recorded their...

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Science-backed hiring tools for better talent decisions

Science-backed hiring tools are objective assessments and data-driven platforms that use organisational psychology to predict job performance and...

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Choosing the best RightPeople alternative for your team

A modern RightPeople alternative should provide more than just static data; it must offer a holistic view of how a candidate’s work personality...

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How to assess culture fit candidates for your team

You can assess culture fit candidates by identifying core organisational values and using structured behavioural interviews or psychometric tools to...

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How to use psychometric testing software to build high-performing teams

Psychometric testing software measures a candidate's mental capabilities, behavioural style and personality traits so you can judge fit for a...

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Predicting job performance: the science of smarter hiring

Predicting job performance means measuring the things that actually carry across employers: general cognitive ability, work preferences and...

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Full Research: Latest HR & Talent Statistics (August 2026)

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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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