More Than 100,000 Assessments

Predicting Candidate Success around the Globe Since 1957

For Six Decades, Our Experience Has Been Your Greatest Asset

The PCI team is made up of Doctorate and Masters level psychologists, as well other highly experienced human resource and administrative professionals from all over the world. The depth of specialized education, expert knowledge and experience that PCI has across the globe means that wherever you are, you can put Talent Success Prediction™ to work for you.

Accessible. We use the latest technology to provide in-depth assessment remotely and securely to candidates across the US and globally. PCI provides dedicated support to ensure a positive candidate experience every time.
Global. Our online tests are available in all major languages, and our interviewers are located across the globe. Candidates can be scheduled quickly and interviewed conveniently by regional PCI resources.
Credible. No matter where your candidates are, our proprietary assessment process compares them consistently and equivalently to your competencies and culture, regardless of their location.

60 years

Length of time PCI has helped organizations hire talent, develop leaders and plan for succession

80 %

Percentage of G20 countries where PCI puts Talent Success Prediction™ to work

100 k

Number of assessments PCI has conducted around the world… With more than 1500 conducted every year

Talent is Talent—Anywhere in the World

Wherever You Are, Talent Success Prediction™ Delivers the Same Results

In separate studies for two global organizations, 399 assessments of U.S. candidates and 279 assessments of candidates from around the world were reviewed. The percentage of people receiving Above-Average or Below-Average Overall PCI ratings was the same— regardless of those candidate’s locations.

By foregoing local assessment firms and partnering with PCI for all of your global assessments, you can confidently and consistently compare candidates anywhere in the world. All of your candidates will be measured against similar standards, using PCI’s proprietary global norms. Our consistent and fair process for evaluating talent will allow you to make the best US and international placement and promotion decisions.

Al Schnur, Ph.D., President

“I’m proud to carry on PCI’s long-standing tradition of providing excellent customer service, proven results and outstanding assessments.”

Al Schnur, Ph.D. President LinkedIn Profile

Al has had a long and impressive career in the human capital management and executive assessment fields, joining PCI originally in 1991, and returning to lead PCI’s next chapter in 2001.

As President, he consults with companies to review their organizational, staffing, and succession management processes. He also consults on best practices and the integration of key human resources areas, such as individual and executive assessment, succession planning and management development, and performance management.

Al has personally conducted more than 5,000 high-level evaluations during his career, and is particularly proud that more than 250,000 candidates have participated in assessment programs he designed. At present, Al focuses on C-level succession planning and assessment in support of CEOs, Boards and other high-level stakeholders.

Al received his doctorate from Louisiana State University (LSU) in 1991 in Industrial/Organizational Psychology with a minor in Management. He also received his master’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from LSU, and his bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Kansas State University. He is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology and the Association for Corporate Growth.

Keith Francoeur, Psy.D., Vice-President

Keith Francoeur, Psy.D. Vice-President, Assessment Services LinkedIn Profile

Keith brings a wealth of experience in the field of psychology to his position as Vice President of Assessment and Consulting for PCI.

Since coming onboard with PCI, he has conducted thousands of assessments of executives, managers and professionals for domestic and global organizations ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies.

As Vice President, he is responsible for training and managing PCI’s global assessment team, designing and updating the Talent Success Prediction™ process (including the research and selection of the test battery and interview format), and handling custom competency mapping.

Keith received his bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of New Hampshire, a Master’s degree in Psychology from Boston University, and his doctorate in Psychology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2008.

He is a member of the American Psychological Association and Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP), where he has presented research on the predictive power of PCI’s assessments.

Deborah A. Bell, M.A., Vice President

Deborah A. Bell, M.A Vice President LinkedIn Profile

Deborah’s wealth of specialized knowledge and skills, as well as almost two decades of experience in the assessment industry, greatly benefit PCI.

As Vice President, she conducts assessments, trains new assessors, and provides consulting to clients, designing and delivering custom solutions. She is a recognized expert in competency modeling, empirical validation research and test norming. Deborah’s unique combination of skills is greatly valued by her clients and colleagues.

Deborah joined the company ten years ago as a Senior Consultant/Assessor after garnering in-depth experience with staffing large-scale start-ups in manufacturing and service-related industries. She has worked closely with senior leaders in client organizations to design integrated processes and tools in support of talent acquisition, performance management systems, leadership development, and succession planning.

Over the years, she has worked with clients in a broad range of industries, including manufacturing, retail, transportation, telecommunication, healthcare and insurance, as well as non-profit and government agencies. Her expertise includes competency modeling, selection system design and implementation, the validation of hiring tools, behavioral interviewing, and executive assessment.

Deborah earned a dual bachelor’s degree in English and Psychology from the University of Notre Dame, and a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1996.

We Assess Around the Globe

From New York to New Dehli (and beyond) Put Our Decades of Experience to Work for You

Whether you use Talent Success Prediction™ for hiring, leader development, or succession planning, you can rely on the objectivity of our data—whether you’re considering a C-suite hire in your headquarters in St. Louis or a director for your sales team in Tokyo. Our process uncovers a candidate’s strengths, gaps, and potential for future success… No matter where in the world that candidate is.