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Full Research: What Personality Traits Reveal About Leadership Potential (and What Surprised Us)
June 2025 | Insight from Compono’s Work Personality Research What kind of personality makes a great leader? Do...
Resources
Discover insights into culture, talent acquisition, employee development and competency frameworks.
Featured articles by Rudy Crous
Rudy Crous is an Organisational Psychologist and the CEO and Co-founder of Compono.
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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...
6 min read
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...
From the blog.
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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...
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Human resource systems: complete guide to modern HR technology solutions
by Compono
Picture this: you’re hiring based on gut feeling, your company culture feels like it happened by accident, and your HR...
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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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