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 session targets HR directors, talent acquisition leaders, employer branding professionals, and recruiters seeking operational improvements beyond basic metrics.
According to Survale's data, candidate experience has evolved from industry terminology to a critical competitive advantage in today's dynamic job market. Companies that prioritize transparent and engaging hiring journeys consistently outperform rivals by strengthening employer brands and reducing candidate resentment. The workshop represents a strategic response to this market reality, offering Philadelphia-area professionals actionable intelligence for immediate implementation.
"This workshop isn't just a passive seminar. It's fun, interactive, and a deep dive into the latest benchmark research and real-world case studies that help organizations identify friction points and master the power of feedback to improve their ROI," said Kevin Grossman, VP of CandE Benchmark Research at Survale. The event occurs the day before Survale sponsors Phenom's IAMPHENOM Conference, creating convenient access for conference attendees.
Workshop participants will gain insights from the latest CandE Benchmark Research on exceptional candidate experience standards through data-driven best practices. Interactive exercises will help identify friction points within current hiring funnels, while feedback mastery sessions will demonstrate strategies for collecting and acting upon real-time candidate sentiment using the Survale platform. The event also includes strategic networking opportunities for Philadelphia-area talent acquisition professionals to exchange challenges and ideas.
The business implications of improving candidate experience extend beyond immediate hiring outcomes. Organizations that excel in this area typically see reduced time-to-fill metrics, lower cost-per-hire, and improved quality-of-hire through stronger talent pipelines. For technology and business leaders, these improvements translate directly to competitive advantage in talent markets where skilled professionals increasingly evaluate potential employers based on their application and interview experiences.
Registration for the workshop is limited to ensure an intimate learning environment, with proceeds benefiting the Philadelphia chapter of Cradles to Crayons. The event will be held at Philadelphia Marriott Downtown from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Interested professionals can secure their spot through the registration portal at https://survale.com/workshop-registration. The CandE Benchmark Research and Award Program, recognized as the industry's longest-running research initiative dedicated to candidate experience elevation, provides the foundational research supporting workshop content.
