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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 (7)

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How to assess culture fit without guessing

You can assess culture fit without guessing by replacing unstructured interviews with validated psychometric data and behavioural frameworks that...

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Why do we spend more time researching a 2K laptop than an 80K hire?

Imagine it is Sunday night. You have fourteen tabs open in your browser. You’re reading through multiple blogs and Reddit threads. You’ve watched...

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Who needs a culture alignment assessment?

A culture alignment assessment is essential for scaling businesses, companies navigating mergers, organisations with new leadership, and any team...

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Why franchises need culture fit hiring to scale successfully

Franchises need culture fit hiring because a consistent customer experience relies entirely on a consistent team culture across every single...

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How to build a defensible assessment strategy for fairer hiring

A defensible assessment is a scientifically validated evaluation method that proves your hiring and promotion decisions are objective, fair, and...

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Why accounting firms need culture fit hiring to build better teams

Accounting firms need culture fit hiring because technical qualifications alone cannot predict how an accountant will handle busy season stress,...

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Why the resources sector needs behavioural hiring

The resources sector needs behavioural hiring because traditional resumes cannot predict how a candidate will handle the isolation of remote work,...

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What is the best assessment platform for modern teams?

When you ask what is the best assessment platform, the answer is clear: the best platform is one that evaluates a candidate's work personality and...

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Why franchises need behavioural hiring to scale successfully

Franchises need behavioural hiring because relying on standard resumes for high-volume roles leads to inconsistent customer experiences across...

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How does behavioural hiring work in not for profits?

Behavioural hiring in not-for-profits works by evaluating a candidate's natural work preferences, problem-solving style, and team fit rather than...

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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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