Una
Arctic Shores — Task-based assessments for recruitment
Arctic Shores provides task-based psychometric assessments that help talent acquisition teams assess true candidate potential beyond CVs and question-based tests. The interactive, science-backed assessment integrates with ATS systems, supports bias reduction and diversity goals, and is designed to be resilient against generative AI tools. Hosted in the EU on AWS with ISO 27001 certification and GDPR compliance.
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
Data & Hosting
Data residency
AWS (Ireland, EU)
Hosting
API traffic encrypted over HTTPS; ISO 27001 certified ISMS.
Retention & deletion
Candidate data is retained for 12 months after the candidate’s last activity. An invitation to an assessment for a different live campaign within that period restarts the retention period. Data relating to users and the designated contact persons is retained for the duration of the agreement and for no more than 30 days afterwards for its return or deletion.
Feature Scope
Task-based assessments: interactive tasks that capture ~12,000 data points and score every step a candidate takes; measures Personality and Workplace Intelligence together; focuses on Skill‑enablers aligned to future workforce skills (https://www.arcticshores.com/ and https://www.arcticshores.com/una). Assessment & campaign management: drag‑and‑drop Assessment Builder, Campaign Dashboard to view/manage scores, prebuilt Interview Guides, automatic personalized candidate feedback, assessment branding with company colors/logos (https://www.arcticshores.com/una, https://www.arcticshores.com/). Candidate experience: engaging, inclusive tasks; instant feedback; high completion rates (85% enjoy; 91% completion) and 24/7 user support (https://www.arcticshores.com/ and https://www.arcticshores.com/una). Analytics & outcomes: actionable, accessible reports; proven to broaden pools and increase diversity; claimed 40% turnover reduction in 6 months. Integrations: native ATS integrations (Greenhouse, SmartRecruiters, Teamtailor, Tribepad, Eploy) plus a standard API when a marketplace app isn’t available; API returns invitations, fit scores, progress statuses, and candidate/manager reports (https://www.arcticshores.com/integrations, https://landing.arcticshores.com/integration_request). Security: API data encrypted over HTTPS; HTTP Basic Auth with platform-issued credentials; supports API keys if required by third parties. Hosting/sub-processors: core hosting on AWS in Ireland (EU); sub-processors include Zendesk (IE), Google Workspace (UK), Zoho Survey (NL), HubSpot (US), Alchemer (US), Slack legacy (US). Compliance: GDPR and UK Data Protection Act 2018 compliance; ISO 27001 certified ISMS; risk management and third‑party risk assessments; GDPR‑compliant contracts for international transfers. Professional services & success: customer success with real‑time data to refine processes; expert services for job analysis, stakeholder workshops, ROI, campaign analytics.
Pricing hints: Sales-led. For integration work beyond agreed scope, day rate is £1,250 (GBP), and Arctic Shores development team has an average 4–6 week wait time before starting such work.
Security hints: ISO 27001 certified ISMS; GDPR and UK DPA 2018 compliance; third‑party risk assessments and GDPR‑compliant contracts for EEA/non‑EEA transfers. API security: HTTPS encryption in transit; HTTP Basic Auth; supports API keys if required by the vendor. Core hosting on AWS Ireland; sub‑processors include Zendesk (IE), Google Workspace (UK), Zoho Survey (NL), HubSpot (US), Alchemer (US), Slack legacy (US).
Compliance hints: GDPR and UK Data Protection Act 2018 compliance; ISO 27001 certified; risk management framework and internal audits; GDPR‑compliant contracts for international transfers.
Implementation hints: Fast, intuitive setup via Assessment Builder; Customer Success and programme managers work alongside teams; professional services for job analysis, interview design, and analytics (https://www.arcticshores.com/ and https://www.arcticshores.com/una). API/ATS integration workflow registers candidates, sends invitations, returns fit scores and reports; if no marketplace app exists, a standard API is available (https://www.arcticshores.com/integrations, https://landing.arcticshores.com/integration_request). For bespoke integration work, there is typically a 4–6 week dev queue; out‑of‑scope items billed at £1,250/day.
Support hints: Round‑the‑clock user (candidate) support; Customer Success team provides ongoing optimization; technical support available; support and guidance resources linked from site; Zendesk used for support and knowledge base. (https://www.arcticshores.com/una, https://www.arcticshores.com/, https://www.arcticshores.com/third-party-sub-processors)
Integration hints: Native marketplace integrations with Greenhouse, SmartRecruiters, Teamtailor, Tribepad, and Eploy; plus a standard API for other ATS/HR systems. API provides invitations, fit scores, progress statuses, and candidate/manager reports (https://www.arcticshores.com/integrations, https://landing.arcticshores.com/integration_request).
Behavior-based, task-driven assessment that avoids traditional question banks; objective Fit Scores against role-specific Fit Profiles; candidate and hiring manager feedback reports; instant feedback to candidates; high completion and positive candidate experience claims. Seamless ATS/HRIS integrations via Arctic Shores API: register candidates, send invitations (email/link), receive status updates, Fit Scores, and reports back into ATS; automate invites and stage movements; filter by scores; perform bulk actions; option to brand assessment experience; one-click candidate login from invitation email. Alternative access via Arctic Shores DataHub (manual workflow). Security: data transfer over HTTPS; authentication via HTTP Basic Auth; supports API keys; ISO 27001-certified ISMS; GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 compliance; third‑party vendor risk assessments and GDPR-compliant contracts for transfers.
Pricing hints: Integration scoping required; pricing to be confirmed after an integration call. Out-of-scope work charged at £1,250 GBP per day. Development team average wait time 4–6 weeks.
Security hints: API traffic secured via HTTPS; authentication via HTTP Basic Auth; supports API keys. ISO 27001 certified ISMS; GDPR and UK Data Protection Act 2018 compliance; regular risk assessments; third-party vendor due diligence with GDPR-compliant contracts for data transfers.
Compliance hints: GDPR; UK Data Protection Act 2018; ISO 27001 certified.
Implementation hints: Integration scoping questionnaire for feasibility and requirements; integration call prior to confirming scope/pricing; typical user journey described (ATS triggers assessment stage, register candidate, send invite, return scores/reports to ATS). Development team lead time typically 4–6 weeks; timeline may vary with scope. Teamtailor integration supports one-click candidate login from email invitation.
Support hints: Customer Support and Candidate Support/Guidance links available.
Integration hints: Arctic Shores API integrates with ATS/HR platforms; information exchange includes invitations, status updates, Fit Scores, and reports. Publicly referenced integrations: SmartRecruiters (assessment insights delivered into ATS) and Teamtailor (auto-invite, auto-progress, filtering, bulk actions, one-click login). DataHub available as a non-API alternative.
Features at a Glance
Analytics
- Dashboards
Data & API
- API
Security & IT
- Data residency region
- MFA
- RBAC
- Audit logs
Compliance
- GDPR
- ISO 27001
- DPA available
Administration
- Audit trail
Mobile
- Responsive UI
- iOS/Android app
Pricing Model
On request
Implementation
Fast, intuitive setup via Assessment Builder and program support from Customer Success/program managers.
Support
Email (Zendesk ticketing) · Help center/knowledge base
Integrations
Teamtailor
ATSNative integration
Tribepad
ATSNative integration
Eploy
ATSNative integration
Zendesk
OtherVendor-internal sub-processor for support (not a customer-side integration).
Google Workspace
OtherVendor-internal sub-processor for productivity (not a customer-side integration).
Zoho Survey
OtherVendor-internal sub-processor for surveys (not a customer-side integration).
HubSpot
OtherVendor-internal sub-processor for CRM/marketing (not a customer-side integration).
Alchemer
OtherVendor-internal sub-processor for surveys (not a customer-side integration).
Slack (legacy)
OtherVendor-internal legacy sub-processor (not a customer-side integration).
Greenhouse
ATSNative integration
SmartRecruiters
ATSNative integration
Arctic Shores API
APIEndpoints to register candidates, send invitations (email/link), receive status updates, Fit Scores, and reports; supports automation from ATS/HRIS.
Willo
Video interviewingCan be combined with Arctic Shores assessments to create an end-to-end interviewing and assessment workflow.
DataHub
OtherNon-API alternative for manual workflows to access assessment data.
Arctic Shores Standard API
APIRegister candidates, send invitations, retrieve Fit Scores, candidate and hiring manager reports, status updates. HTTPS; HTTP Basic Auth; API keys supported if required.
Standard API
APIUsed when no marketplace app is available; supports invitations, fit scores, progress statuses, candidate/manager reports. HTTPS with Basic Auth; can support API keys.
