Compono

Compono is an Australian talent-intelligence platform that helps organisations hire, engage and develop their people with evidence, not guesswork. The Compono team writes about the people-insight side of HR: the hiring, culture and capability decisions that behavioural science can actually improve.

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How to stop Sunday scaries and reclaim your weekend

The Sunday scaries are a form of anticipatory anxiety that occurs as the weekend ends, typically driven by a perceived lack of control over the upcoming work week or a mismatch between your natural work personality and your job requirements.

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Values aligned work: why it matters and how to find it

Values aligned work is the practice of ensuring your professional role and the organisation's core beliefs are in total harmony to prevent burnout...

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How to build lasting self worth in your career

Self-worth is the internal recognition of your own value as a person, independent of your job title, your salary or the feedback you got this week....

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Private coaching: finding the right support for your career

Private coaching is a tailored partnership designed to help you understand your unique work behaviours and overcome the specific professional hurdles...

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How to make time for strategic work when you are drowning in tasks

Strategic work is the process of stepping back from daily execution to focus on long-term goals, high-impact decisions, and the future direction of...

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Red flags job: how to spot a toxic workplace before you sign

A red flags job is any role where the underlying culture, management style, or expectations will eventually lead to burnout or a lack of...

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How to prep a candidate who is nervous for an interview

A nervous candidate interview usually goes wrong because the candidate walked in not knowing what to expect. The fix for recruiters is to remove the...

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Confused about career: how to find your natural path

Feeling confused about career direction is usually a sign that your current role is at odds with your natural work personality rather than a lack of...

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How to handle career dissatisfaction and find your work fit

Career dissatisfaction usually stems from a misalignment between your natural work personality and the daily demands of your role.

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Effective performance review strategies for modern teams

A successful performance review is a conversation focused on growth and mutual understanding rather than a one-sided assessment of past mistakes.

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