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Discover insights into culture, engagement, talent acquisition and employee development.

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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Culture (17)

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Measure company culture: go beyond sentiment in 2026

Measuring company culture means going past the office vibe and the coffee-machine chat. It is about reading the invisible glue that ties your team to...

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ATS vs Recruitment CRM: What Australian Companies Need in 2026

An ATS manages active vacancies: posting jobs, tracking applications, moving candidates to contract. A recruitment CRM nurtures relationships with...

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Best ATS for culture fit hiring in Australia in 2026

Finding the right person for a job in the Australian market has never been harder than it is right now in 2026. While the talent landscape has...

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Bob performance: a guide to better reviews in 2026

In the fast-paced Australian business landscape of 2026, managing employee growth requires more than just a tick-box exercise; it requires a deep...

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PI behavioural assessment test guide: 2026 alternatives

Why teams look for a Predictive Index alternative The Predictive Index behavioural assessment is one of the most validated instruments in the market,...

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How team design and personality makeup shape workplace culture

Team design and personality shape workplace culture because culture is the collective result of individual work personalities interacting inside a...

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AI HR software in 2026: a guide for Australian leaders

Remember the days when 'AI' felt like a futuristic concept from a sci-fi flick? Fast forward to 2026, and it is no longer just a buzzword – it is the...

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Problems in a team: how to spot and solve them in 2026

Solving problems in a team starts with naming the real problem. Most team friction traces back to a handful of causes: unclear communication, low...

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Australian HR in 2026: AI Literacy and Green Skills Trends

Australian HR in 2026 is shaped by a twin transition: the shift to an AI-driven economy alongside the move to a net-zero, sustainable one. The...

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Team building online games: Best activities for 2026 teams

The best team building online games for remote and hybrid teams are digital escape rooms, collaborative storytelling games, asynchronous puzzle...

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7 Free Personality Tests for Employees to Boost Engagement

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How to post job ads on LinkedIn: A step-by-step guide for HR managers

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The complete guide to employee onboarding: best practices for 2025

Employee onboarding best practices come down to four things: start before day one, structure the...
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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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HRIS system: complete guide to human resource information systems

An HRIS (human resource information system) is software that stores all employee data and automates...
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Understanding Performance Evaluation Bias for HR Managers

Performance evaluation bias is a systematic error in judgement that skews how an employee's work is...
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