.webp?width=559&height=292&name=2026.07.21%20Fireside%20KV%20-%201200x627%20(event%20featured).webp)
.png?width=383&height=200&name=team%20(1).png)
4 min read
Employee surveys: the scientific fallacy of flexible questions
ComponoThe allure of the 'customisable' survey tool is one of the most persistent myths in modern HR. We’ve all been there: you’re sitting in a meeting,...
Blog
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.
Workforce Management (4)
4 min read
Culture survey software: going beyond employee engagement
Mathan AllingtonCulture survey software measures how work actually gets done in your organisation: the values, behaviours and unwritten rules that drive performance....
4 min read
ATS vs Recruitment CRM: What Australian Companies Need in 2026
An ATS manages active vacancies: posting jobs, tracking applications, moving candidates to contract. A recruitment CRM nurtures relationships with...
5 min read
Bob performance: a guide to better reviews in 2026
In the fast-paced Australian business landscape of 2026, managing employee growth requires more than just a tick-box exercise; it requires a deep...
4 min read
Problems in a team: how to spot and solve them in 2026
Solving problems in a team starts with naming the real problem. Most team friction traces back to a handful of causes: unclear communication, low...
3 min read
Adaptability phrases for performance reviews in 2026
Adaptability appraisal comments work when they describe a specific behaviour, not a trait. "You are very adaptable" gives an employee nothing to...
2 min read
C-level executives: Leading through change in 2026
C-level executives in 2026 are judged less on distant authority and more on how well they steward culture through constant change. The modern C-suite...
9 min read
Unlocking the Power of HR: What 52 Companies Taught Us About Culture, Leadership and Impact
A white paper by Compono - August 2025 What makes HR truly impactful? Compono surveyed 52 companies across Australia and New Zealand and found it is...
5 min read
Master Full Lifecycle Recruitment: Steps for HR Managers
Ready to transform your hiring process from chaotic to strategic? Full lifecycle recruitment isn't just another HR buzzword—it's your pathway to...
3 min read
From Certified Skills to Assure: A purpose-driven evolution
Sometimes, a name isn’t just a name—it’s a statement of purpose. That’s what guided the transition from Certified Skills to Compono Assure, a move...
Free assessment · 2 minutes
Which of the 8 work personalities are you?
Answer four quick questions and get a personalised report on how you naturally work and the blind spots worth watching. Free, and yours in about two minutes.
Take the Free Assessment
Explore the eight work personalities
Not ready for the quiz?
Get the People Market Update in your inbox