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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 (33)

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Best SmartRecruiters alternatives for modern hiring teams

The best SmartRecruiters alternative depends on what is driving the switch. Teams that want structured interviewing lean towards Greenhouse,...

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Employment Hero alternatives for modern people-centric teams

Why businesses look for an Employment Hero alternative Employment Hero bundles payroll, HR admin and benefits into one Australian subscription, and...

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Job search CRM: how to organise your 2026 talent pipeline

A job search CRM (candidate relationship management) is recruitment software for building and nurturing relationships with candidates over time,...

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What does the predictive index measure in 2026?

Behavioural assessments like the Predictive Index measure four core drives, dominance, extraversion, patience, and formality, alongside cognitive...

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Behavioural interview questions: teamwork guide for 2026

Finding the right person for your team is about more than just checking off a list of technical skills or certifications. In 2026, the real magic...

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Steps of job analysis: a guide for HR leaders in 2026

Job analysis follows five steps: define the purpose and scope, collect data about the role, analyse the duties and requirements, write the job...

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12 different employment tests to hire smarter in 2026

Employment tests fall into 12 main types, from cognitive ability and personality assessments through to work samples and situational judgement tests....

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Predictive index results types: understanding the 17 profiles

Predictive Index results are grouped into 17 reference profiles across four categories: Analytical, Social, Stabilising and Persistent. Each profile...

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Best recruitment CRM software for 2026: a complete guide

The best recruitment CRM software in 2026 depends on who you are. Agencies placing candidates at volume need pipeline and client tools like Bullhorn...

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7 Free Personality Tests for Employees to Boost Engagement

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

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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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Understanding Performance Evaluation Bias for HR Managers

Last reviewed August 2026 Bias in performance appraisal is a systematic error in judgement that...
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