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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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The Complete Guide to Choosing an ATS for Recruitment Agencies in 2026

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The Complete Guide to Choosing an ATS for Recruitment Agencies in 2026

Finding the right ATS for recruitment agencies is no longer just about storing resumes, it is about surviving in an industry where speed, precision,...

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Best ATS Australia 2026: The Complete Buyer's Guide

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Best ATS Australia 2026: The Complete Buyer's Guide

The best ATS Australia 2026 has to offer goes beyond traditional resume parsing to combine behavioural science, bias reduction tools, and deep...

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Psychometric Testing for Recruitment: 2026 Guide & Alternatives

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Psychometric Testing for Recruitment: 2026 Guide & Alternatives

Psychometric testing for recruitment is a standardised scientific method used to measure a candidate's mental capabilities, behavioural style, and...

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Best Pre-Employment Assessment Tools 2026: The Complete HR Guide

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Best Pre-Employment Assessment Tools 2026: The Complete HR Guide

Pre-employment assessment tools are digital platforms used by hiring teams to objectively evaluate a candidate's skills, work personality, and...

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Best JobAdder Alternatives in 2026: A Complete Buyer's Guide

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Best JobAdder Alternatives in 2026: A Complete Buyer's Guide

The best JobAdder alternatives in 2026 include platforms like Loxo, Bullhorn, and Spott for traditional recruitment agencies, while Compono stands...

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Time to Hire Benchmark Australia 2026: The Complete HR Guide

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Time to Hire Benchmark Australia 2026: The Complete HR Guide

The average time to hire benchmark in Australia currently sits between 32 and 68 days, depending heavily on the industry, role complexity, and the...

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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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