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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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Best LMS to switch from Absorb for modern teams

The best LMS to switch from Absorb is one that prioritises user experience, transparent pricing, and skill-based development over rigid...

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How to choose the best certification management software

Choosing certification management software comes down to five checks: automated expiry alerts, self-service uploads with verification, reporting an...

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Effective employee training: a guide to building better teams

Effective employee training is training that changes behaviour on the job, not training that gets completed. It starts with a clear gap analysis,...

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Choosing the right onboarding platform in Australia

The right onboarding platform for an Australian business handles compliance paperwork (TFN declarations, superannuation forms, Fair Work statements)...

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HR decisions executives must master for high performance

Executive leadership is often defined by the weight of high-stakes financial or strategic choices, but the most impactful HR decisions executives...

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Choosing the right compliance training platform

A compliance training platform delivers, tracks and reports on mandatory employee training in one place. The right one automates enrolments and...

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Compare HR software features to solve people problems

To compare HR software features properly, score every feature against the two risks HR actually manages: process risk (admin errors, compliance...

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Absorb LMS alternative: building capability over completion

If you have spent any time in the world of learning and development, you know the hollow feeling of looking at a dashboard showing 100% completion...

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Corporate LMS: building capability over compliance

Capability gaps aren’t just training gaps. They are the result of using a corporate LMS that tracks completion but ignores what your people actually...

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Training that actually works: a guide to effective learning

We have all been there: sitting through a mandatory training session, watching the minutes tick by, and wondering if the sandwich at lunch was the...

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

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7 Free Personality Tests for Employees to Boost Engagement

The best free personality tests for employees are the Compono Work Personality assessment, Big Five...
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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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C-Level Executives: Defining Their Roles and Impact on Business

C-level executives are the most senior leaders in an organisation. The "C" stands for "chief", as...
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