Survale has launched the 2026 EmployE Employee Experience Benchmark Research and Award Program, expanding its established methodology from candidate experience to the complete employee journey. The program offers organizations a confidential, comparative approach to measuring internal engagement, retention, and satisfaction against global peer standards.
The initiative builds on the 15-year foundation of the Candidate Experience (CandE) Benchmark Research and Award Program, applying similar rigor to employee experience measurement. According to Jason Moreau, CEO of Survale, this represents a natural evolution for both the company and the industry, providing HR leaders with validated data to build better workplaces and strengthen employer brands.
Key features of the program include comprehensive benchmarking at an accessible price point, where organizations survey employees using Survale's proven guidelines across the entire employee lifecycle. Participants receive detailed reports and one-on-one consultations with employee experience experts to identify strengths and growth opportunities.
A distinctive aspect of the program is Survale's exclusive Promote capability, which identifies highly satisfied employees and automatically guides them to leave positive reviews on platforms like Glassdoor and Indeed, directly enhancing employer brand visibility.
The research delves beyond surface metrics to measure attitudes on Growth and Development, Engagement, Internal Mobility, and Manager Experience, linking these employee experience metrics to key business outcomes. Kevin Grossman, VP of Research at Survale, emphasized that understanding employee experience has become a critical business imperative rather than an optional consideration.
Organizations interested in participating can learn more about the program through Survale's website at https://www.survale.com. The program's data-driven approach moves beyond simple surveys to provide actionable intelligence that helps companies understand how their employee experience impacts business performance and how they compare to competitors.
This development comes as businesses increasingly recognize the connection between employee experience and organizational success. The EmployE program's confidential benchmarking allows companies to celebrate successes while identifying areas for improvement without public exposure of weaknesses. By providing standardized measurement across the industry, the program could establish new benchmarks for what constitutes world-class employee experience management.
The timing of this launch reflects growing recognition that employee experience directly affects retention, productivity, and ultimately, financial performance. As companies compete for talent in increasingly tight labor markets, data-driven insights into employee satisfaction and engagement become crucial strategic assets. The program's focus on linking experience metrics to business outcomes provides leaders with concrete evidence to justify investments in workplace improvements.
