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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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workforce intelligence (6)

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Hiring 50–500 employees: a guide to scaling your team

Hiring 50–500 employees requires a shift from reactive recruitment to a structured workforce intelligence strategy that prioritises cultural...

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Choosing the best education HR software in Australia

Last reviewed August 2026 School HR software in Australia has to do two jobs that generic HR tools usually do only one of: run the compliance and...

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Choosing the right HCM software in Australia

Last reviewed August 2026 HCM (human capital management) software manages the whole employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through pay,...

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Why training doesn't work for modern teams

Traditional workplace training fails because it often treats skills as isolated tasks rather than behaviours rooted in a person's natural work...

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High stakes assessment platform comparison

A high stakes assessment platform comparison shows that the best tools balance technical skill verification with deep insights into work personality...

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How proficiency levels work in financial services

Proficiency levels in financial services work by categorising the specific skills and behaviours required for a role into a scale – typically from...

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Why logistics teams need a competency framework builder

Logistics companies need a competency framework builder to solve the persistent challenge of skill gaps and high turnover by defining the exact...

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Choosing a cloud-based HR platform for your team

A cloud-based HR platform is a centralised digital ecosystem that manages employee data, recruitment, and engagement through a secure web-based...

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Best applicant tracking system for financial services in Australia

The best applicant tracking system for financial services in Australia must provide a rigorous evaluation of candidate compliance, technical skills,...

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How proficiency levels work in superannuation funds

Proficiency levels in superannuation funds work by categorising the specific skills, knowledge, and behaviours required for roles into progressive...

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The six learning science principles that make training stick are retrieval practice, spaced...
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Full Research: Latest HR & Talent Statistics (August 2026)

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7 Free Personality Tests for Employees to Boost Engagement

Last reviewed August 2026 The best free personality tests for employees and team building are the...
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How to post job ads on LinkedIn: A step-by-step guide for HR managers

To post a job ad on LinkedIn: log into your company Page, go to the Jobs section and select 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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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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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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Understanding Performance Evaluation Bias for HR Managers

Last reviewed August 2026 Bias in performance appraisal is a systematic error in judgement that...
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