Registration is now open for the 2026 Candidate Experience Benchmark Research and Award Program, marking the 15th year of this industry benchmark initiative. The program provides organizations with data to measure, understand, and optimize their recruiting processes through confidential feedback from job seekers at all hiring stages.
The CandE Program allows employers to benchmark their candidate experience against global peers using a time-tested methodology. According to Jason Moreau, CEO of Survale, the program combines research with analytics technology to give talent leaders actionable intelligence for driving operational change. ‘There is no better way for an organization to validate their recruiting strategy,’ Moreau said.
Participants receive access to a ‘lite’ version of Survale’s analytics platform, enabling global benchmarking against aggregate data from hundreds of organizations. The program helps identify perception gaps between recruiting teams and candidate experiences, provides expert consultations, and recognizes top performers with CandE Awards. Kevin Grossman, VP of CandE Benchmark Research at Survale, emphasized that the program goes beyond simple metrics to examine candidate resentment, fairness, and business impact. ‘Candidate expectations continue to evolve, and in any competitive hiring market, understanding those expectations is paramount,’ Grossman stated.
Organizations can learn more about the methodology, benefits, and timeline by visiting https://survale.com/candes/. In related news, Survale will host a webinar on January 21 presenting findings from the 2025 research program in honor of National Candidate Experience Day.
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