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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 (19)

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How to measure and maximise your HR software ROI

HR software ROI is calculated by dividing the total financial benefit (reduced turnover, lower recruitment spend, hours saved) by the total cost of...

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Best Greenhouse alternatives for modern hiring teams

The best Greenhouse alternatives depend on why you're switching: Compono Hire for culture-fit hiring in the mid-market, Lever for a combined ATS and...

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Automated candidate ranking: how to find top talent faster

Automated candidate ranking uses intelligent algorithms and data-driven assessments to score and order job applicants by their suitability for a...

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How to make objective hiring decisions for your team

Objective hiring decisions are reached by replacing gut feel with standardised frameworks, consistent scoring criteria, and evidence-based...

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Common hiring mistakes and how to avoid them

Common hiring mistakes often stem from a lack of objective data and a reliance on gut feel, which leads to poor cultural alignment and high turnover.

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Effective applicant tracking and screening for modern teams

Applicant tracking and screening is the process of organising, managing, and evaluating job seekers to identify the best fit for your team’s unique...

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How to choose the right AI hiring tools for your team

To choose AI hiring tools, judge them on five criteria: explainable rankings (no black-box decisions), fit measurement that goes beyond keywords,...

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Finding a Workable alternative for modern talent acquisition

A Workable alternative is often sought by HR leaders who need deeper insights into candidate personality and cultural alignment rather than just a...

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How to build HR dashboards that actually drive decisions

Effective HR dashboards aggregate workforce data into real-time visual insights so People leaders can track the metrics that matter and make...

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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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