Survale Acquires CandE Candidate Experience Research and Awards Program to Enhance Talent Acquisition Insights

Survale, a leader in candidate experience management solutions, has recently acquired the CandE Candidate Experience Research and Awards Program from ERE Media. This strategic acquisition not only expands Survale's research capabilities but also integrates the CandE program's benchmarking insights with Survale's technology platform, promising enhanced value for organizations focused on optimizing their talent acquisition processes.

The acquisition brings Kevin Grossman, former VP of Research at ERE, into Survale as Vice President of CandE Benchmark Research, ensuring continuity and expertise in candidate experience research. Jason Moreau, CEO of Survale, highlighted the acquisition as a natural progression of their partnership with the CandE program, which began in 2017 when Survale became the program's technology platform.

For participants in the CandE program, this transition means access to more advanced features and a streamlined research experience. The integration of Survale's real-time feedback platform with the CandE program's research capabilities allows organizations to proactively address candidate experience challenges, gather satisfaction data across the recruitment lifecycle, and ultimately, protect and enhance their employer brand.

The implications of the CandE program's research are profound for organizational recruiting strategies. Findings indicate that organizations with high candidate satisfaction scores see up to 60% of candidates willing to reapply, 55% more likely to refer others, and 40% becoming brand advocates. On the flip side, negative candidate experiences can lead to significant reputational damage, with 66% of candidates sharing negative feedback and 34% posting publicly on professional platforms.

This acquisition marks a pivotal moment in talent acquisition research, merging Survale's technological prowess with the CandE program's comprehensive benchmarking insights. As the importance of candidate experience in recruitment success continues to grow, this integration offers organizations unprecedented visibility into effective talent acquisition strategies, setting a new standard for the industry.