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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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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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Why gyms and fitness need behavioural hiring

Gyms and fitness centres need behavioural hiring because member retention is driven by staff connection rather than technical qualifications, making...

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Why is it hard to reduce staff turnover? Fixing the root causes

It is hard to reduce staff turnover because companies focus on the symptom of people leaving while ignoring the root causes of poor role alignment...

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Why fast food chains need culture fit hiring

Fast food chains need culture fit hiring because it directly targets the industry's biggest profit leak: chronic staff turnover driven by a mismatch...

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How to choose the best engagement platform for creative agencies in Australia

The best engagement platform for creative agencies in Australia is one that measures team connection and work personality, rather than just tracking...

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Why hotels need culture fit hiring

Hotels need culture fit hiring because a candidate's natural work style and behavioural preferences dictate how they handle the relentless pressure...

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Effective ways to reduce staff turnover

The most effective ways to reduce staff turnover involve aligning individual work personality with role requirements and fostering a culture of...

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How to reduce turnover by prioritising people intelligence

To reduce turnover, you must move beyond simple engagement surveys and focus on aligning individual work preferences with role requirements and team...

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How to post job ads on LinkedIn: A step-by-step guide for HR managers

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7 Free Personality Tests for Employees to Boost Engagement

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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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