Survale Acquires CandE Candidate Experience Research and Awards Program from ERE Media

Survale, the leading provider of candidate experience management solutions, has acquired the CandE Candidate Experience Research and Awards Program from ERE Media. The deal, finalized earlier this month, sees Survale acquire all assets of the renowned CandE program, with Kevin Grossman, VP of Research at ERE, joining Survale as Vice President of CandE Benchmark Research. Survale and Grossman will jointly service all current CandE Research and Awards Program participants for 2025 and continue the program beyond.

Jason Moreau, CEO of Survale, stated that the acquisition is a natural evolution given that Survale has served as the technology platform powering the CandE program since 2017. The integration of this prestigious program will significantly enhance Survale's robust candidate experience benchmark data, provide access to a valuable network of talent acquisition leaders, and add unparalleled industry expertise to the team and for the benefit of clients.

For participants in the CandE program, the acquisition promises a more streamlined and integrated experience. Kevin Grossman noted that the transition to Survale, the long-standing technology partner, will create a more seamless research process and enable better scaling by unlocking new features and benefits for participants in the future. He expressed eagerness to join the Survale team and continue driving the CandE program forward to provide greater value and insights.

The acquisition strategically benefits Survale by expanding its extensive database of candidate experience benchmark data, gaining access to the CandE program's large client base, and incorporating deep domain expertise. CandE program participants will benefit from a more tightly integrated research platform, simplifying the process and paving the way for advanced features and enhanced offerings.

Research from the CandE Program underscores the importance of candidate experience: organizations with high candidate satisfaction scores see up to 60% of candidates willing to apply again, 55% more likely to refer others, and 40% more likely to become brand advocates. Conversely, poor experiences lead to 66% of candidates sharing negative feedback and 34% posting publicly on platforms like Glassdoor, impacting employer brand and revenue. Survale’s real-time feedback platform, now fully integrated with CandE, enables organizations to address these challenges proactively, improving hiring outcomes and employer reputation. More information about Survale can be found at https://survale.com and about ERE Media at https://www.eremedia.com.