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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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employee retention

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Why is it hard to reduce staff turnover? Fixing the root causes

It is hard to reduce staff turnover because companies focus on the symptom of people leaving while ignoring the root causes of poor role alignment...

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Effective new employee onboarding for modern teams

Effective new employee onboarding is the process of integrating a hire into your organisation's culture, systems, and social dynamics to ensure...

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HR analytics platform: a guide to data-driven leadership

An HR analytics platform is a digital solution that aggregates workforce data to help leaders make informed decisions about hiring, engagement, and...

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Why does behavioural hiring matter for modern teams

Behavioural hiring matters because it allows you to predict future performance based on past actions and natural tendencies rather than relying on...

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Effective ways to reduce staff turnover

The most effective ways to reduce staff turnover involve aligning individual work personality with role requirements and fostering a culture of...

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How to reduce turnover and build a high-performing team

Reducing turnover starts with understanding the unique work personality of your team members to ensure they are in roles that truly energise them.

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What causes employee turnover and how to prevent it

Employee turnover is usually driven by poor management, a lack of growth, and a mismatch between a person's work personality and their daily job. Pay...

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How culture fit drives employee engagement in modern teams

Culture fit and employee engagement work together: when a person's values and natural way of working match their environment, they put in real effort...

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Attrition prediction: how to spot turnover before it happens

Attrition prediction uses historical workforce data and behaviour patterns to identify which employees are most likely to leave before they hand in a...

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How to choose the best employee onboarding software

The best employee onboarding software does two jobs. It automates the admin of a new starter's first weeks, and it helps them integrate into the team...

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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

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The complete guide to employee onboarding: best practices for 2025

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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

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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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