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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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Work Personality (22)

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Why your culture survey doesn't help and what to do instead

A culture survey doesn't help because it often measures symptoms rather than the underlying behaviours that drive team performance, leaving leaders...

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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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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 assess team fit for long-term performance

To assess team fit, evaluate how a candidate's work personality, values and cognitive style align with your existing group dynamics, not just their...

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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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