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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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Recruitment (3)

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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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Why do we spend more time researching a 2K laptop than an 80K hire?

Imagine it is Sunday night. You have fourteen tabs open in your browser. You’re reading through multiple blogs and Reddit threads. You’ve watched...

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The sales leader early-stage founders think they need, and the one they actually need

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The sales leader early-stage founders think they need, and the one they actually need

One of the most common mistakes early-stage founders and CEOs make is hiring the "big company sales gun" too early. You know the profile.

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Finding the right applicant tracking system for gyms and fitness in New Zealand

The best applicant tracking system for gyms and fitness in New Zealand is one that filters candidates by both technical certifications and...

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The complete guide to employee onboarding: best practices for 2025

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Understanding Performance Evaluation Bias for HR Managers

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