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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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Featured (5)

interview question

4 min read

Crafting interview questions with Work Personality insights

Ever sat through an interview and felt like you were pulling teeth trying to figure out if a candidate was the right fit? Or maybe you hired someone...

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3 min read

How to assess your team’s work personality to identify gaps

Ever wondered why some teams just click and others seem to struggle, even if every individual is talented? The secret often lies in understanding the...

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3 min read

Understanding 'Work Personality': a smarter way to make hiring decisions

Work Personality is a way of understanding candidates by how they naturally work, not just what their CV says they have done. It looks at behaviour,...

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4 min read

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 first year in phases, cover the 5 Cs (compliance,...

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Inside-Out hiring - build better teams

4 min read

Inside-Out hiring: build better teams

When it comes to recruitment, most organisations follow an “Outside-In” approach. Job descriptions are drafted, résumés are reviewed, and candidates...

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young hr professional

4 min read

Workplace culture: building a foundation for organisational success

Workplace culture is the set of shared values, assumptions and behaviours that determine how work actually gets done in your organisation. It is...

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young hr professional

5 min read

Human resource systems: complete guide to modern HR technology solutions

Human resource systems are software platforms that hold your employee records and run the administrative work of HR: payroll, leave, onboarding,...

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AI killed the resume

4 min read

The résumé is dead, and AI buried it in hiring slop

Imagine you’re knee-deep in applications for a single job post and starting to wonder if you’ll drown in the mess. It’s because most of these résumés...

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HRIS system: complete guide to human resource information systems

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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 core HR processes, including payroll, leave,...

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workforce engagement on a screen

4 min read

Workforce engagement: building a thriving, connected workplace

Workforce engagement is the emotional commitment employees feel toward their work and organisation, shown in the discretionary effort they choose to...

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Popular posts

9 min read

The Six Learning Science Principles We Live By

The six learning science principles that make training stick are retrieval practice, spaced...
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Full Research: Latest HR & Talent Statistics (2025)

This page collects the latest HR and talent statistics in one place: organisational culture,...
4 min read

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...
5 min read

7 Free Personality Tests for Employees to Boost Engagement

The best free personality tests for employees are the Compono Work Personality assessment, Big Five...
4 min read

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...
14 min read

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,...
5 min read

HRIS system: complete guide to human resource information systems

An HRIS (human resource information system) is software that stores all employee data and automates...
3 min read

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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