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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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Staff Turnover Cost Calculator Australia: 2026 Guide & Formula

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Staff Turnover Cost Calculator Australia: 2026 Guide & Formula

A reliable staff turnover cost calculator for Australia reveals that replacing an employee typically costs between 50% and 200% of their annual...

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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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