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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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team performance (5)

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How to prevent bad hires and build high-performing teams

You can prevent bad hires by moving beyond the traditional resume and focusing on a holistic assessment of a candidate’s work personality, cognitive...

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How to hire for culture fit and build high-performing teams

Hiring for culture fit is the process of selecting candidates whose values, beliefs, and behaviours align with your organisation’s core mission and...

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DISC vs Big Five: choosing the right model for your team

DISC and the Big Five measure different things. DISC describes observable communication styles across four quadrants, which makes it quick to learn...

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Workforce intelligence platform: the guide to data-driven teams

A workforce intelligence platform is a centralised system that uses data and psychology to help leaders understand their people, design balanced...

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How to turn employee data into actionable employee insights

To turn employee data into actionable insights, move from what happened to why it happened and what to change. Data says sales turnover is 20%. An...

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Culture fit in recruitment: how to build high-performing teams

Culture fit in recruitment is the process of identifying candidates whose values, beliefs, and work behaviours align with your organisation’s...

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How to choose the right HR software for your team

HR software should serve as the digital backbone of your organisational culture, enabling you to identify, engage, and develop talent through...

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How to use a personality test for hiring high-performing teams

A personality test for hiring measures a candidate's natural work preferences and behaviours so you can judge fit for the role and the team on...

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How people intelligence software transforms team performance

People intelligence software is a category of technology that uses data-driven insights to help leaders understand the skills, behaviours, and...

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Why pool tables don't fix culture in the modern workplace

Pool tables don't fix culture because true organisational health is built on shared values, clear communication, and psychological safety rather than...

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C-Level Executives: Defining Their Roles and Impact on Business

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