JobSync Roundtable: What Matters & What Doesn't for Candidate Experience in 2025
Event Details:
- Date/time: February 26th at 2pm EST
- Topic: JobSync Roundtable: What Matters & What Doesn’t In Candidate Experience in 2025
- Speakers: Kevin Grossman from ERE, Elizabeth Cearley from Friedkin Group, Lynda Whittemore from Room & Board, and Bradley Cooper of SASR Workforce Solutions
Join us for an exclusive roundtable hosted by JobSync, featuring Kevin Grossman from ERE and special guests Elizabeth Cearley of The Friedkin Group, Lynda Whittemore from Room & Board, and Bradley Cooper of SASR Workforce Solutions, as we unpack the latest CandE data and its implications for 2025.
In this discussion, we’ll explore what truly matters in candidate experience, and what might be overhyped. Furthermore we will debate where companies should shift their investments to create a candidate experience that drives positive hiring outcomes. We’ll also delve into the transformative role of artificial intelligence in reshaping talent acquisition. As with every roundtable, these are active discussions, which means many other topics and lessons will emerge, so don’t miss it!
All attendees will get one SHRM credit for attending
Key Questions
- What is some of the latest CandE data telling us about where candidate experience is headed in 2025?
- What matters and what doesn’t in candidate experience?
- Where will companies make investments, where will they cut back?
- How will artificial intelligence reshape candidate experience, and what are the takeaways for talent acquisition teams?
Kevin Grossman
VP of Research – ERE
Kevin Grossman is Vice President of Research at ERE Media, overseeing talent acquisition and candidate experience research. Formerly President of Talent Board and the Candidate Experience Awards (the CandEs), he brings over 25 years of expertise in HR, talent acquisition, and related technology. A prolific writer since 2004, he published Tech Job Hunt Handbook in 2012 and coauthored Candidate Experience: How to Improve Talent Acquisition to Drive Business Performance in 2022. He holds a B.A. in Psychology from San Jose State University, is HCI-certified in Talent Acquisition and Human Capital Strategy, and earned eCornell certificates in HR Analytics and Diversity and Inclusion. He also writes about positive parenting and personal leadership at GetOffTheGround and serves as a trustee on the Santa Cruz City Schools Board.
Elizabeth Cearley, MBA, SHRM-CP
Talent Acquisition Manager – The Friedkin Group
Elizabeth Cearley, MBA, SHRM-CP, is an accomplished Talent Acquisition leader with over two decades of experience in recruitment, workforce planning, and strategic hiring. As Talent Acquisition Manager at The Friedkin Group, she brings a strong background in IT recruitment, project management, and corporate staffing. With multiple professional certifications, Elizabeth is committed to continuously innovating the hiring experience—creating a seamless, engaging process that benefits both candidates and the business.
Lynda Whittemore
Director of Talent Acquisition – Room & Board
Lynda Whittemore is a dynamic Talent Acquisition leader with a passion for creating exceptional candidate experiences. As Director of Talent Acquisition at Room & Board, she drives strategic recruitment initiatives across retail, delivery, and corporate roles nationwide. With expertise in employer branding, recruitment marketing, and team leadership, Lynda has shaped hiring strategies for multiple industries, ensuring organizations attract and retain top talent through innovative and human-centered recruitment approaches.
Bradley Cooper
Associate Vice President, Technology – SASR Workforce Solutions