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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 (19)

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A guide to evidence-based assessment for modern teams

Evidence-based assessment is the process of using proven psychological research and objective data to evaluate a person’s fit, skills, and potential...

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How to implement unbiased candidate assessment in your team

Unbiased candidate assessment is achieved by replacing subjective gut feelings with standardised, data-driven evaluation criteria that measure a...

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How to scale recruitment with volume hiring assessments

Volume hiring assessments filter large applicant pools by scoring every candidate against the same objective criteria before a human reads a single...

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How Compono Hire assesses candidates for organisational fit

Compono Hire assesses candidates by measuring the alignment between an individual’s work preferences and your specific company culture, rather than...

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A guide to validated assessment tools for hiring

A validated assessment tool is one that has been statistically tested to prove it measures what it claims to measure (validity), produces consistent...

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Measuring pre-employment assessment ROI for your business

Pre-employment assessment ROI is calculated by comparing what you save in turnover costs, screening hours and faster time-to-productivity against...

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Science-backed hiring: how to build high-performing teams

Science-backed hiring means using objective data, validated psychological assessments and structured interviews to predict how a candidate will...

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Choosing the right pre-employment assessment software

Pre-employment assessment software evaluates candidates on skills, cognitive ability and work personality before you hire, so decisions rest on...

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How to use situational judgment tests for better hiring

A situational judgment test (SJT) presents candidates with realistic workplace scenarios and asks them to pick or rank the most effective responses....

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Cognitive ability test hiring: a guide to better decisions

A cognitive ability test measures how quickly a candidate learns and how well they solve unfamiliar problems. Decades of research rank general mental...

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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

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Understanding Performance Evaluation Bias for HR Managers

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Conscientiousness in the workplace: the ultimate guide

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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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