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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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How to write a job ad that attracts the right people

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How to write a job ad that attracts the right people

To write a job ad that attracts the right people, you need to stop pasting your internal job description onto the internet and start treating your job posting as a targeted marketing campaign.

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ATS requirements checklist 2026: The ultimate guide

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ATS requirements checklist 2026: The ultimate guide

An effective ATS requirements checklist must cover candidate assessment capabilities, workflow automation, integration with your existing HR systems,...

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Reference check questions template Australia: A practical guide 2026

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Reference check questions template Australia: A practical guide 2026

A reference check questions template in Australia is a structured set of questions employers use to verify a candidate's past performance, behaviour,...

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Recruitment Metrics Dashboard: Essential KPIs for 2026

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Recruitment Metrics Dashboard: Essential KPIs for 2026

A recruitment metrics dashboard is a visual reporting tool that consolidates hiring data from multiple systems into a single view to track...

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The complete guide to competency based interview questions and answers 2026

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The complete guide to competency based interview questions and answers 2026

Competency based interview questions and answers are structured exchanges designed to evaluate a candidate's past behaviour as a reliable predictor...

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Part 4: Reliability: Why a Good Assessment Result Should Not Feel Like Luck

This is Part 4 of the 'Better Assessment Design Series: Why Good Tests Are About More Than Questions and Scores.' Click here for more in the series.

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Part 3: Validity: The Most Important Question in Assessment Design

This is Part 3 of the 'Better Assessment Design Series: Why Good Tests Are About More Than Questions and Scores.' Click here for more in the series.

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The Ultimate LMS Migration Checklist for 2026

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The Ultimate LMS Migration Checklist for 2026

An effective LMS migration checklist requires a phased approach across preparation, data auditing, content mapping, pilot testing, and post-launch...

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Part 2: Readability: If People Cannot Understand the Question, You Cannot Trust What the Answer Means

This is Part 2 of the 'Better Assessment Design Series: Why Good Tests Are About More Than Questions and Scores.' Click here for more in the series.

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Choosing the Right ATS for Local Government in Australia (2026)

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Choosing the Right ATS for Local Government in Australia (2026)

The best ATS for local government in Australia must prioritise local data sovereignty, merit-based panel workflows, and strict compliance – features...

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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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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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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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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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