Survale has launched the 2026 EmployE Employee Experience Benchmark Research and Award Program, expanding its established methodology from candidate experience to the entire employee journey. This initiative offers organizations a data-driven approach to measure internal engagement, retention, and satisfaction against peer benchmarks globally.
The program represents a significant development in human resources analytics by moving beyond traditional employee surveys to provide comparative intelligence. Unlike recognition programs focused primarily on employer branding, the EmployE program emphasizes confidential feedback collection and actionable insights that can directly influence workplace improvements.
"The EmployEs give HR leaders the validated data they need to build world-class workplaces, improve retention, and strengthen their employer brand from the inside out," said Jason Moreau, CEO of Survale. The program builds on fifteen years of experience with the Candidate Experience Benchmark Research and Award Program, applying similar rigorous methodology to employee experience measurement.
Key features include comprehensive benchmarking at accessible pricing, detailed reporting with expert consultation, and Survale's exclusive Promote capability that guides satisfied employees to leave positive reviews on platforms like Glassdoor and Indeed. The research measures attitudes across multiple dimensions including Growth and Development, Engagement, Internal Mobility, and Manager Experience, linking these metrics to business outcomes.
"Understanding the employee experience is no longer optional; it is a critical business imperative," said Kevin Grossman, VP of Research at Survale. The program enables companies to see how their employee experience impacts business performance while comparing their results against competitors. This comparative analysis provides context often missing from internal survey data alone.
The EmployE program's importance stems from the growing recognition that employee experience directly affects organizational performance, retention rates, and employer branding. In competitive labor markets, data-driven insights into workforce sentiment provide strategic advantages for talent management and operational optimization. The program's confidential approach encourages more honest feedback from employees, potentially revealing issues that might remain hidden in traditional survey formats.
For industries facing talent shortages or high turnover, the benchmark data could inform retention strategies and workplace improvements. The connection between employee experience metrics and business outcomes offers executives quantifiable evidence for investing in workplace enhancements. Organizations interested in participating can learn more through the program registration portal.
The broader implication involves shifting how companies measure and value employee experience from a qualitative assessment to a data-driven business metric. As organizations increasingly compete for talent globally, standardized benchmarking provides context for local initiatives and helps identify best practices across industries. The program's launch reflects evolving expectations that employee experience management requires the same rigor and measurement as other business functions.
