About PCI

Psychologists Helping Leaders Make Better Talent Decisions

Since 1957, PCI’s psychologists have helped organizations hire, develop, and promote the right leaders, with assessments proven in our own validation studies.

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1957Founded in Pittsburgh, PA
10,000+Assessments conducted
100+Countries where candidates have been assessed
20+Industries served

Our Story

PCI was founded in Pittsburgh in 1957 as Psychological Consultants to Industry, by three psychologists who delivered face-to-face pre-hire assessments. In 2001, Dr. Al Schnur took over the firm as PCI – Human Resource Consulting, Inc., and today we simply go by PCI. Nearly 70 years later, we’re still psychologist-led, but almost everything else has evolved. We added a rigorous peer review process and proprietary norms, began testing our own accuracy with validation studies, proved that remote assessments are just as valid as on-site ones, and expanded into 360 feedback, coaching, and report options for every level and budget.

  1. 1957Founded in Pittsburgh by three psychologists
  2. 2001New leadership under Dr. Al Schnur
  3. 2006Peer review and proprietary norms
  4. 2010First validation study
  5. 2017Fully remote, same validity
  6. 2021360 feedback, coaching, and report options for every level
Meet Our Leadership Team

Intelligent Advice. Nothing Artificial About It.

Every assessment is interpreted by a psychologist, reviewed by a second psychologist, and delivered by a person you can call. When your leadership decisions have real consequences, you get human judgment backed by hard data.

Al Schnur, Ph.D.

Al Schnur, Ph.D.

Al Schnur serves his clients as a strategic talent advisor, drawing on over 30 years of experience as a practicing I/O Psychologist.

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Deborah Bell, M.A.

Deborah Bell, M.A.

Deborah Bell has 30 years of insight to share with hiring managers, talent leaders, and Board of Directors.

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Keith Francosur, Psy.D.

Keith Francoeur, Psy.D.

Keith Francoeur has over 20 years of experience as a scientist-practitioner, leading PCI’s research and assessment practice.

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Lasting Impact

Since 1957, we've established strong roots as talent assessment experts while building expertise as leadership consultants and advisors you can trust.

Deep Expertise

Every one of our psychologists has over two decades of experience advising leaders to make high-impact decisions with hard data and expert insights. 

Tailored Solutions

As a boutique leadership consulting firm, we don't sell off-the-shelf products. We learn about your culture and unique challenges and customize services to meet your needs.

Explore what our talent advisors can do for you

We support you at every stage of the employee lifecycle. Whether you’re making a critical hiring decision, developing high potentials, or preparing successors, our psychologists help you get it right the first time.

Executive AssessmentsHire the right leader and avoid costly mis-hires.Learn more → Candidate AssessmentsPsychologist-led assessments for every level of hire.Learn more → Succession PlanningKnow who is ready to step into key roles, and help them get there.Learn more → High Potential AssessmentsA custom report and growth plan for every participant.Learn more → Leadership DevelopmentAssessment, 360 feedback, and coaching that change behavior.Learn more →

Discover the PCI Difference

Our leadership consultants are here to help solve your toughest talent challenges. 

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