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, at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. The session is designed for HR directors, talent acquisition leaders, employer branding professionals, and recruiters seeking to move beyond basic metrics and implement operational changes in their 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 journeys consistently outperform competitors, making this workshop particularly relevant for vendors and HR professionals looking to gain a competitive edge in the talent market.
Kevin Grossman, VP of CandE Benchmark Research at Survale, emphasized the workshop's practical approach, describing it as an interactive deep dive into benchmark research and real-world case studies. The session will help organizations identify friction points and leverage feedback to improve return on investment. Key components include data-driven best practices from the latest CandE Benchmark Research on exceptional candidate experiences, interactive exercises to identify gaps in current hiring funnels, and strategies for collecting and acting on real-time candidate sentiment using the Survale platform.
The workshop will also feature strategic networking opportunities with other Philadelphia-area talent acquisition professionals, allowing participants to share challenges and exchange ideas. Registration is strictly limited to maintain an intimate learning environment, and interested professionals can secure their spot through the registration portal at https://survale.com/workshop/philadelphia.
The event occurs the day before Survale sponsors Phenom's IAMPHENOM Conference, enabling convenient participation for conference attendees. In a commitment to community support, proceeds from the workshop will benefit the Philadelphia chapter of Cradles to Crayons, a charity providing essential items to children in need.
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 the highest standards in recruiting and hiring. This workshop reflects growing recognition within the HR field that candidate experience directly influences employer branding, reduces candidate resentment, and ultimately affects an organization's ability to secure quality talent in competitive markets.
For HR vendors and professionals, this workshop underscores the increasing importance of data-driven feedback mechanisms and process improvements in transforming hiring practices from transactional exchanges to relationship-building experiences. By focusing on these elements, participants can better position themselves to attract top talent and improve their overall talent management strategies in an increasingly competitive landscape.
