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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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How to know if an ATS has behavioural science built in

You know an applicant tracking system has behavioural science built in when it evaluates a candidate's underlying work preferences and cognitive...

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How to budget for work personality assessment tools

Figuring out how to budget for work personality assessment tools requires comparing the direct software costs against the money you will save on...

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Why legal services need behavioural hiring for long-term success

Legal services need behavioural hiring because technical expertise alone does not predict how a solicitor will handle high-pressure environments,...

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How to use psychometric testing software to build high-performing teams

Psychometric testing software measures a candidate's mental capabilities, behavioural style and personality traits so you can judge fit for a...

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Does psychometric testing work for modern hiring?

Psychometric testing works as a highly effective predictor of job performance when it measures the specific cognitive abilities, behaviours, and...

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A guide to validated assessment tools for hiring

A validated assessment tool is one that has been statistically tested to prove it measures what it claims to measure (validity), produces consistent...

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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,...
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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...
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7 Free Personality Tests for Employees to Boost Engagement

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