UST, a global leader in AI and technology-driven transformation, has been honored with the prestigious CandE Benchmark Research Awards for exceptional candidate experience in North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and Asia Pacific (APAC) at the 2025 Global Candidate Experience Awards. Notably, UST was named the top company overall for candidate experience in the EMEA region.
The CandE Awards are regarded worldwide as the gold standard for measuring candidate experience, assessing hundreds of organizations each year across multiple sectors. Earning recognition across these three major regions reflects UST’s dedication to delivering a consistently positive experience to all applicants, regardless of the role or outcome. Candidate experience plays a vital role in strengthening employer reputation, improving talent retention, and streamlining hiring processes. UST’s “No Candidate Left Behind” approach exemplifies this commitment by maintaining engagement with every applicant throughout the recruitment journey.
The winners of the CandE Benchmark Research Awards were selected by Survale following an in-depth evaluation of over 66,000 candidate feedback responses. To qualify, companies had to meet stringent response rate criteria, including input from candidates who were not offered positions.
Kendall Messner, UST’s Global Head of Strategic Talent Acquisition, stated, “Being recognized across multiple regions is a testament to our team’s dedication to safeguarding UST’s talent brand. This award celebrates the seamless experience provided by our career portal, the professionalism of our hiring managers, and the welcoming onboarding process. Winning in all three regions demonstrates that we have built a unified global recruitment team focused on delivering outstanding interactions at every stage.”
Kevin Grossman, Vice President of Benchmark Research at Survale, added, “In uncertain economic times, how candidates feel about their experience leaves a lasting impression. Enhancing this experience isn’t just ethical — it’s an investment in long-term relationships that ultimately benefits businesses. Transparency, timely communication, and regular feedback throughout recruitment are key factors that distinguish top employers and positively influence their brand and business success.”
Founded in 1999, UST partners with leading companies worldwide to drive meaningful transformation. Combining AI-powered technology, human insight, and purposeful leadership, UST supports clients through every phase, from design to operations. Their digital solutions, proprietary platforms, engineering expertise, and innovation ecosystem address core challenges with impactful, disruptive strategies. With a presence in over 30 countries and more than 30,000 employees, UST delivers measurable value and sustainable progress for clients, customers, and communities globally—creating a lasting, widespread impact.
