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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 & recruitment (19)

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How does behavioural hiring work in mining?

Behavioural hiring works in mining by evaluating a candidate's natural work preferences, safety orientation, and stress response before they ever...

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Why does predictive hiring matter for modern teams

Predictive hiring matters because it allows you to use data and behavioural science to accurately forecast how a candidate will perform and fit...

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Best ATS for companies with 200 employees in Australia

The best ATS for a company with 200 employees in Australia does more than store resumes. It assesses candidate fit, automates screening, keeps data...

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Choosing talent acquisition software vendors in South Australia

The best talent acquisition software vendors in South Australia provide local businesses with the tools to automate repetitive recruitment tasks...

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How to improve candidate experience and win top talent

To improve candidate experience, treat applicants like customers: cut application friction, communicate at every stage, assess people fairly on what...

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Choosing an assessment platform for energy sector teams

An assessment platform for the energy sector must evaluate technical competency alongside behavioural safety and organisational fit to ensure...

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Choosing the best recruitment software providers in Newcastle

Recruitment software providers in Newcastle help local businesses automate candidate sourcing, track applications, and use data-driven assessments to...

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How does culture fit hiring work in healthcare

Culture fit hiring in healthcare works by identifying candidates whose personal values, work behaviours, and interpersonal styles align with an...

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Choosing recruitment platform vendors Gold Coast business guide

Recruitment platform vendors Gold Coast businesses choose must offer more than just a digital filing cabinet for resumes – they need to provide deep...

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Choosing talent acquisition software vendors in Perth

The best talent acquisition software vendors in Perth provide local expertise combined with advanced psychometric assessment tools to help Western...

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