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
Rudy Crous:
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)
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
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
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
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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Employee survey benefits: Why listening is your superpower
Compono:
In an era where the competition for top-tier talent has never been more intense, the most successful Australian leaders...
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12 different employment tests to hire smarter in 2026
Compono:
Finding the right person for your team in 2026 feels a bit like trying to find a quiet corner at a Boxing Day sale – it...
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Predictive index results types: understanding the 17 profiles
Compono:
Understanding the nuances of human behaviour in the workplace has become the ultimate competitive advantage for...
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Organisational Culture Assessment: 12 Dimensions for 2026
Compono:
Organisational culture isn't just a buzzword; it is the invisible 'glue' that binds your team together, influencing...
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Employee surveys: the scientific fallacy of flexible questions
Compono:
The allure of the 'customisable' survey tool is one of the most persistent myths in modern HR. We’ve all been there:...
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Culture survey software: going beyond employee engagement
Compono:
If you’ve ever felt like your annual employee engagement survey is just a glorified temperature check that fails to...
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Team effectiveness assessment tools for high performance
Compono:
Building a high-performing team in 2026 isn't just about gathering the smartest people in a room and hoping for the...
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Best recruitment CRM software for 2026: a complete guide
Compono:
Finding the best recruitment CRM software in 2026 isn't just about managing a database; it is about building...
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Job description definition: why your JD is failing in 2026
Compono:
Finding the right job description definition is about more than just a dictionary entry; it is about creating a...
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Employee perception survey: The 2026 guide to team insights
Compono:
Understanding how your team truly feels is no longer a luxury in 2026; it is the fundamental engine driving modern...
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GBN job board: a guide to hiring for the greater good
Compono:
Finding the right talent in 2026 isn't just about matching a CV to a job description; it is about aligning values,...
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Measure company culture: go beyond sentiment in 2026
Compono:
Measuring company culture is about more than just checking the local office vibe or asking if everyone likes the coffee...
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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