Robert Newry

Robert Newry, MA (Oxon), MBA, is the Chief Explorer and Co-Founder of Arctic Shores and a passionate advocate for social mobility and hiring for potential. He has spoken on the topic of psychometrics, HR technology and AI, appearing on national television BBC (twice) and has been quoted in several national newspapers in the UK including The Times, CityAM, and The Guardian. He is host of the TA Disruptors Podcast and has written articles as well as blogs on the topic of gamification, skills-based hiring and task-based assessments for many of the leading HR media outlets such as HR Grapevine, HR Today, HR News, HR Magazine, the HRDirector and Talint International. He is campaigning for companies to adopt CV-less hiring and focus on skills-first approaches to identify potential. His research through the company and discussions with multiple employers underpins his belief that the CV is a barrier to social mobility and inclusion.