Survale Acquires The CandE Research and Awards Program: A New Era for Talent Experience Insight

In a bold and strategic move, Survale has officially acquired the CandE Annual Research and Awards Program from ERE Media—uniting two trailblazers in candidate experience to elevate how organisations measure, understand, and optimise the hiring journey.

This acquisition brings together CandE’s trusted, industry-standard research with Survale’s powerful real-time feedback platform, forming a fully integrated ecosystem for modern talent acquisition teams.

Survale has proudly served as the technology partner behind the CandE Awards since 2017, enabling organisations worldwide to collect actionable insights on what candidates really think and feel throughout the hiring process. With this acquisition, that partnership deepens—transforming into a singular force for innovation and impact.

“This acquisition signifies more than just a business deal; it represents a strategic alignment. By merging CandE’s robust benchmarking data with Survale’s continuous feedback platform, we are revolutionizing how companies attract, engage, and recruit talent.”
— Jason Moreau, CEO, Survale

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What This Means for the Industry

• Enhanced candidate experience benchmarking
  
  
• Broader global insights into recruitment practices
  
  
• Stronger support for organisations committed to transparency, communication, and respect

Why This Acquisition Matters

The CandE Research and Awards Program has long set the standard for recognising excellence in candidate experience. Survale, on the other hand, has empowered employers with the tools to listen and respond to real-time feedback from candidates, employees, and hiring teams.

Now, under one roof, these complementary strengths create a unified, data-rich offering for clients—both current and future.

This integration allows organisations to tap into:

• Deeper benchmark data and industry trends
  
  
• A thriving global network of engaged TA leaders
  
  
• Strategic guidance and insight to improve hiring outcomes at every level

Meet the New Team Members

As part of this transition:

• Kevin Grossman, President of Talent Board, joins Survale as VP of CandE Research
  
  
• Ron Machamer joins as Customer Strategy Manager
  
  

This is more than an acquisition. It's a strategic investment in the future of candidate experience—designed to help employers become more human, responsive, and data-driven.

A Stronger Future for Feedback

As hiring gets more complex, the companies that win will be the ones that listen—really listen—to the people they hope to hire. By combining benchmark research with real-time insights, Survale is positioned to set a new standard in how organisations measure and improve candidate experience.

Read the official press release: survale.com/survale-acquires-the-candes
More on the vision: survale.com/survale-cande-acquistion

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