Survale, in partnership with the CandE Benchmark Research and Award Program, will host an intensive workshop titled "Recruiting, Hiring and the Candidate Journey: Unlock Hiring Secrets in Philadelphia!" on March 9, 2026. The event targets HR directors, talent acquisition leaders, employer branding professionals, and recruiters seeking to move beyond basic metrics and implement operational improvements in hiring processes.
According to Survale's data, candidate experience has evolved from industry terminology to a critical factor in attracting and retaining top talent. Companies that prioritize transparent and engaging candidate journeys consistently outperform competitors by strengthening employer brands and reducing candidate resentment. Kevin Grossman, VP of CandE Benchmark Research at Survale, emphasized the workshop's practical nature, describing it as interactive and focused on actionable intelligence derived from latest benchmark research and real-world case studies.
The workshop will feature several key components including data-driven best practices from the latest CandE Benchmark Research, interactive exercises to identify friction points in hiring funnels, strategies for collecting and acting upon real-time candidate feedback using the Survale platform, and networking opportunities with Philadelphia-area talent acquisition professionals. The event is sponsored by Match2 and takes place the day before Survale sponsors Phenom's IAMPHENOM Conference, allowing conference attendees convenient participation.
In a community-focused initiative, proceeds from the workshop will benefit the Philadelphia chapter of Cradles to Crayons, a charity providing essential items to children in need. The workshop will be held at Philadelphia Marriott Downtown from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM, with strictly limited registration to ensure an intimate learning environment. Interested professionals can secure their spot here.
The CandE Benchmark Research and Award Program represents the industry's longest-running research initiative dedicated to elevating candidate experience, annually recognizing organizations that meet highest standards in recruiting and hiring excellence. Survale's Talent Feedback Platform provides employers with continuous solutions for gathering and analyzing experiential data from candidates, recruiters, and employees throughout the talent lifecycle. For additional information about Survale's solutions, visit survale.com.
This workshop addresses growing recognition within human resources that candidate experience directly impacts hiring success and organizational reputation. As job markets become increasingly competitive, organizations that systematically improve candidate journeys through data-informed strategies gain significant advantages in talent acquisition. The integration of benchmark research with practical application exercises provides participants with immediately implementable frameworks for optimizing their hiring processes.
The charitable component adds social responsibility dimension to professional development, connecting business improvement with community support. The timing adjacent to the IAMPHENOM Conference creates synergistic learning opportunities for talent acquisition professionals attending both events. Limited registration ensures focused interaction and personalized attention, distinguishing this workshop from larger, less engaging industry conferences.
