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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...
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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...
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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...
From the blog.
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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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The résumé is dead, and AI buried it in hiring slop
by Mathan Allington
Imagine you’re knee-deep in applications for a single job post and starting to wonder if you’ll drown in the mess. It’s...
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Understanding Job Tenure Meaning and Its Role in HR Management
by Compono
Do you know how long employees stay at your organisation? The answer to this seemingly simple question carries profound...
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Which HRIS is best for startups: complete guide to choosing the right HR system
by Compono
Growing a startup means juggling a million priorities, and somewhere between fundraising and product development, you...
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HRIS system: complete guide to human resource information systems
by Compono
Managing employee data shouldn’t feel like herding cats. Yet for many organisations, HR processes remain scattered...
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Mastering Attrition Risk: Essential Strategies for Today's HR Professionals
by Compono
Worried about losing valuable employees? This guide will teach you how to master attrition risk. Learn actionable...
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Understanding the Rate of Attrition: A Comprehensive Tutorial for HR Professionals
by Compono
Overview The article examines the rate of attrition and its implications for HR professionals, underscoring the...
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3 Ways People Analytics Makes You a Powerful Strategic Coach
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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
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