Resources
Free resources to help bring your people strategy into focus—across hiring, engagement, development and workforce capability.
Featured articles by Rudy Crous
Rudy Crous is an Organisational Psychologist and the CEO and Co-founder of Compono.
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Unlocking the Power of HR: What 52 Companies Taught Us About Culture, Leadership and Impact
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A white paper by Compono - August 2025 Why HR Still Feels Stuck and How to Change It In boardrooms across Australia and...
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Full Research: What Personality Traits Reveal About Leadership Potential (and What Surprised Us)
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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
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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
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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
Rudy Crous:
Ever wondered why the Spartans had only an army of 300 in the battle of Thermopylae? Because they believed “Good people...
From the blog.
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Job description templates: a guide for better hiring in 2026
Compono:
Let’s be honest: writing a job description from scratch feels a bit like staring at a blank spreadsheet on a Monday...
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How team design and personality makeup shape workplace culture
Compono:
Have you ever wondered why a group of high-performing individuals can sometimes fail to click as a team? The secret...
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AI HR software in 2026: a guide for Australian leaders
Compono:
Remember the days when 'AI' felt like a futuristic concept from a sci-fi flick? Fast forward to 2026, and it is no...
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Problems in a team: how to spot and solve them in 2026
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The hidden cost of friction in your workplace We have all been there. You walk into the office - or log onto your first...
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Australian HR in 2026: AI Literacy and Green Skills Trends
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Australian HR in 2026: navigating the twin transition of AI literacy and green skills The Australian workplace has...
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Team building online games: Best activities for 2026 teams
Compono:
Why team building online games matter in 2026 The Australian workplace has undergone a massive transformation over the...
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Choosing the best recruit CRM software for Australian teams
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Finding the right talent in 2026 feels a bit like trying to find a quiet beach on a 40-degree Saturday in Sydney –...
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Interview ideas to find top talent in 2026
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Why your standard interview ideas need a 2026 upgrade Let’s be honest: the traditional 'tell me about a time when'...
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Adaptability phrases for performance reviews in 2026
Compono:
Let’s be honest: the Australian workplace in 2026 looks nothing like it did even a few years ago. We are navigating a...
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Most asked interview questions and answers in 2026
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The new landscape of Australian hiring in 2026 Let’s be honest: the job market in 2026 looks a lot different than it...
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How to use a candidate checker to audit your workplace culture
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How to use a candidate checker to audit your workplace culture Finding the right person for your team in 2026 isn't...
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C-level executives: Leading through change in 2026
Compono:
The evolving role of C-level executives in the modern workplace In 2026, the definition of leadership has shifted. We...
Webinars
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...
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