2024 Global Candidate Experience Awards Highlight Excellence in Recruitment Practices

The 2024 Global Candidate Experience Awards, presented by ERE Media in collaboration with the CandE Benchmark Research Program, have identified 62 companies across the globe for their exceptional treatment of job candidates during the recruitment process. This year's awards, based on feedback from over 230,000 job seekers and 125 participating companies, mark the largest study of its kind, providing a comprehensive look at candidate experience trends.

Since 2011, the CandE Benchmark Research Program has gathered insights from more than 1.8 million job candidates and 2,000 employers worldwide, establishing itself as a key indicator of recruitment industry standards. To be eligible for the awards, companies had to meet rigorous criteria, including achieving a significant candidate response rate and maintaining high standards for feedback from both hired and non-hired candidates.

The awards evaluation focused on four critical aspects of the candidate experience: overall satisfaction, likelihood of reapplying, willingness to refer others, and potential changes in business relationships based on the recruitment experience. Winners were distributed across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Asia-Pacific (APAC), and Latin America, showcasing the universal applicability of excellent candidate experience practices.

Kevin Grossman, ERE Media VP of Research, emphasized the awards' relevance in today's tough recruitment environment, where candidate frustration is at an all-time high. Despite challenges such as leaner teams and increased competition for fewer jobs, the awarded companies have demonstrated resilience and innovation in enhancing the candidate experience.

Beyond recognition, the awards serve as a vital benchmark for recruitment best practices, highlighting the strategic advantage of positive candidate experiences in attracting and retaining top talent. Companies like Avanade, Schneider Electric, and Virtusa, recognized across multiple regions, exemplify the global consistency in recruitment excellence.

The CandE Awards also spotlight innovative recruitment strategies, with winners contributing case studies for future research and consideration for the Most Innovative Candidate Experience Improvement Awards. As the recruitment field evolves, the insights from the CandE Benchmark Research Program are invaluable for companies aiming to improve their interaction with potential employees.

For those interested in learning more about the winners and their practices, the complete list is available on the ERE Media CandE Winner page, offering a resource for benchmarking against industry leaders. The recognition of these 62 companies underscores the critical role of candidate experience in effective talent acquisition and management, providing a competitive edge in the quest for top talent.