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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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Recruitment

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Stop hiring the same salesperson at every phase of growth

When most companies think about hiring salespeople, they picture the same type of person. Confident. Persuasive. Energetic. Relationship-driven....

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Choosing an ATS for aged care in New Zealand

The right ATS for aged care in New Zealand is one that balances strict compliance requirements with behavioural assessments to identify candidates...

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Why pharmacies need behavioural hiring to build safer teams

Pharmacies need behavioural hiring because dispensing medication and managing patient care requires specific natural traits – like meticulous...

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Recruitment software for gyms and fitness: how to hire reliable staff

The right recruitment software for gyms and fitness centres automates high-volume hiring while filtering candidates based on behavioural traits and...

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How to choose an ATS for aged care in New Zealand

The most effective ATS for aged care in New Zealand goes beyond basic resume sorting to actively screen for behavioural traits like empathy while...

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Why is it hard to reduce time to hire for modern teams

It is hard to reduce time to hire because most teams try to speed up a broken process rather than fixing the fundamental misalignment between hiring...

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How to choose the best talent acquisition software in Sydney

The best talent acquisition software in Sydney evaluates candidates based on behavioural science and organisational fit, moving far beyond basic...

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How does behavioural hiring work in cleaning companies

Behavioural hiring in cleaning companies works by evaluating candidates for innate traits – like reliability, autonomy, and attention to detail –...

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Choosing an assessment platform for healthcare in New Zealand

An assessment platform for healthcare in New Zealand evaluates both the clinical capabilities and the behavioural traits of candidates to ensure they...

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The best LinkedIn Recruiter alternative in Australia

The most effective LinkedIn Recruiter alternative in Australia is a platform that moves beyond digital resumes to assess candidates for actual role...

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