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Full Research: What Personality Traits Reveal About Leadership Potential (and What Surprised Us)

by Rudy Crous

June 2025 | Insight from Compono’s Work Personality Research What kind of personality makes a great leader? Do...

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The Compono Culture, Engagement & Performance Model

by Rudy Crous

Organisational culture and employee engagement don’t just shape your business; they define its success. Imagine a...

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Leadership Styles and Your Personality

by Rudy Crous

The impact of a leader is undeniable, yet we rarely pause to consider why we exhibit certain leadership styles and are...

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The Scientific Recruiter

by Rudy Crous

Ever wondered why the Spartans had only an army of 300 in the battle of Thermopylae? Because they believed “Good people...

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Psychometric Assessments: the Good, the Bad, the Ugly

by Rudy Crous

I consider myself fortunate to have been mentored by some of the most renowned Organisational Psychologists. With their...

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Why Atlassian won’t be the only company turning away brilliant jerks

by Rudy Crous

Over our working careers, many of us have come across the ‘brilliant jerks’ of the workplace. We all know these...

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Master Full Lifecycle Recruitment: Steps for HR Managers

by Compono

Ready to transform your hiring process from chaotic to strategic? Full lifecycle recruitment isn't just another HR...

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From Certified Skills to Assure: A purpose-driven evolution

by Compono

Sometimes, a name isn’t just a name—it’s a statement of purpose. That’s what guided the transition from Certified...

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Building high-performing teams with work personality insights

by Mathan Allington

Ever looked at those dream teams that just seem to click, where everyone’s strengths complement each other perfectly,...

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How to use a scoring key for fairer, smarter hiring decisions

by Mathan Allington

Ever walked out of an interview feeling unsure about how a candidate stacks up? Or worse, seen a hiring choice crumble...

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Crafting interview questions with Work Personality insights

by Mathan Allington

Ever sat through an interview and felt like you were pulling teeth trying to figure out if a candidate was the right...

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How to assess your team’s work personality to identify gaps

by Mathan Allington

Ever wondered why some teams just click and others seem to struggle, even if every individual is talented? The secret...

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Understanding 'Work Personality': a smarter way to make hiring decisions

by Mathan Allington

Ever feel like traditional hiring processes fall short in selecting the right fit for your team? Well, you’re not...

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The complete guide to employee onboarding: best practices for 2025

by Compono

Here’s a sobering thought: 20% of new employees leave within their first 45 days. Many employees make this decision...

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Human resource professionals: Essential roles, career paths, and skills for success

by Compono

Human resource professionals have evolved far beyond the stereotype of administrative paper-pushers shuffling through...

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Inside-Out hiring: build better teams

by Mathan Allington

When it comes to recruitment, most organisations follow an “Outside-In” approach. Job descriptions are drafted, résumés...

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Mastering interview questions to land your next role

by Compono

Job interviews can feel a bit like navigating a maze. You’ve prepped your résumé, polished your LinkedIn profile, and...

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Workplace culture: building a foundation for organisational success

by Compono

Every organisation has a workplace culture—the question is whether it’s working for you or against you. Workplace...

3 Ways People Analytics Makes You a Powerful Strategic Coach

Join Rudy Crous, CEO and Corporate Psychologist, as we explore how people analytics can elevate HR from a transactional...

This new way to shortlist candidates changes everything

One of the most important, yet time-consuming, parts of the hiring process is working out who to shortlist for an...

What exec teams really want from HR in 2024

In this one-time-only live webinar, Bob Schwartz (former Founder and President of eCommerce giants Nordstrom and...

This one simple change dramatically improves your hiring.

People Leaders! What if one simple change to your hiring process could increase staff engagement and performance by up...

What elite team sport can teach us about workplace culture

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