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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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Hiring

AI can get you shortlisted. A human still decides. Rudy Crous, Compono

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AI can get you shortlisted. A human still decides.

I spent 25 minutes on ABC Radio National on Monday with Lisa Leong, talking about how you get hired when both sides of the table have handed the job...

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Best volume hiring software 2026: A guide for scaling teams

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Best volume hiring software 2026: A guide for scaling teams

Volume hiring software is a specialised recruitment platform designed to automate the screening, assessment, and processing of hundreds or thousands...

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Franchise Recruitment Software: The 2026 Guide to Scaling Teams

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Franchise Recruitment Software: The 2026 Guide to Scaling Teams

Franchise recruitment software is a specialised applicant tracking and hiring platform designed to help multi-location businesses attract, assess,...

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Structured Interview Software: The Complete Guide for 2026

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Structured Interview Software: The Complete Guide for 2026

Structured interview software is a digital platform designed to standardise the hiring process by ensuring every candidate is asked the same...

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How to defend a hiring decision to the board

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How to defend a hiring decision to the board

To successfully defend a hiring decision to the board, you must replace subjective "gut feel" with a documented, multidimensional assessment...

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Is culture fit hiring legal in Australia? 2026 guide

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Is culture fit hiring legal in Australia? 2026 guide

Yes, culture fit hiring is legal in Australia, but only if it is measured using objective, documented, and job-related criteria rather than...

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The Complete Guide to Hiring Software for Mid-Sized Companies 2026

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The Complete Guide to Hiring Software for Mid-Sized Companies 2026

Hiring software for mid-sized companies is a dedicated talent acquisition platform designed to automate recruitment workflows, assess candidate fit,...

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The Complete Guide to Behavioural Assessment for Hiring (2026)

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The Complete Guide to Behavioural Assessment for Hiring (2026)

A behavioural assessment for hiring is a scientifically backed evaluation tool that measures a candidate's natural workplace tendencies, personality...

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