Business Details
41 Years
experience
Talent Optimization Solutions for Hiring and Engagement
PI Midlantic is a global leader in talent optimization, dedicated to transforming workplace engagement and performance through data-driven solutions. Since 1985, we have specialized in leveraging the Predictive Index to help organizations hire smarter, develop leaders, and build cohesive teams. Our expertise spans over 500 clients across 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, and 28 countries, with a 96% client retention rate underscoring our commitment to measurable results. Our team of certified consultants combines cutting-edge software with decades of behavioral science experience to align people strategy with business goals.We prioritize actionable insights, from behavioral assessments to leadership coaching, ensuring clients achieve sustainable growth. Our approach emphasizes continuous improvement, evidenced by partnerships with SHRM for professional development credits and recognition in industry success stories. By diagnosing engagement gaps and optimizing team dynamics, we empower businesses to thrive in competitive markets.
Services
Talent Optimization
Behavioral Assessments
Leadership Coaching
Team Development
Employee Engagement
Hiring Solutions
Performance Management
Workforce Analytics
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of expertise in talent optimization and behavioral science.
- Largest Predictive Index partner globally with 500+ client success stories.
- 96% client retention rate demonstrating long-term partnership value.
- Combines proprietary software with expert consulting for actionable insights.
- Recognized by SHRM for professional development and industry leadership.
Associations and certifications
- Predictive Index Certified Partner
What people say
Improved employee engagement
Reduced turnover rates
Effective hiring tool
Valuable behavioral insights
Expert consultant support
Services
Talent Optimization
Talent Optimization aligns business strategy with people strategy using behavioral data. We help companies hire the right candidates, develop leaders, and build high-performing teams. Our approach combines Predictive Index assessments with expert consulting to drive measurable outcomes like increased engagement and reduced turnover. This service ensures organizations maximize human potential for sustainable growth.
Behavioral Assessments
Behavioral Assessments measure natural drives and needs to predict workplace performance. Our tools, including the Predictive Index, provide insights into candidate fit, team dynamics, and leadership potential. By analyzing behavioral patterns, we help businesses make data-driven decisions for hiring, promotions, and team development, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Leadership Coaching
Leadership Coaching empowers managers to unlock team potential through personalized strategies. Using behavioral data, we provide actionable insights to improve communication, delegation, and conflict resolution. Our coaching programs focus on emotional intelligence and adaptive leadership, enabling managers to foster engagement and drive performance in evolving business environments.
Team Development
Team Development strengthens collaboration by aligning individual strengths with team objectives. We use diagnostic tools to identify communication gaps and optimize workflows. Our workshops and consulting services help teams build trust, enhance productivity, and achieve shared goals through evidence-based strategies tailored to organizational needs.
Employee Engagement
Employee Engagement solutions diagnose and address disengagement drivers using surveys and behavioral analysis. We identify mismatches between employees and their roles, managers, or company culture. Our interventions include targeted coaching, process improvements, and feedback systems to create a motivated, high-performing workforce aligned with business priorities.
People
Steve Picarde Sr.
Founder & CEO
Steve Picarde Sr. founded PI Midlantic in 1985, pioneering the use of Predictive Index in talent optimization. With over 40 years of leadership, he has driven the company's growth into a global consultancy, serving 500+ clients through data-driven strategies.
Steve Picarde Jr.
President
Steve Picarde Jr. leads PI Midlantic's strategic expansion as President, building on the company's legacy. He focuses on innovation in behavioral science and technology integration to enhance client solutions for talent management and organizational performance.
Chris Picarde
Vice President
Chris Picarde oversees operational excellence at PI Midlantic, ensuring delivery of high-impact talent optimization programs. With expertise in behavioral analytics, he drives client success through customized consulting and software implementation strategies.
Trisha Buchanan
Vice President of Finance & Administration
Trisha Buchanan manages financial strategy and administrative operations at PI Midlantic. Her leadership ensures fiscal health and organizational efficiency, supporting the company's mission to deliver world-class talent optimization solutions.
Rebecca VanDerveer
Senior Client Success Consultant
Rebecca VanDerveer partners with clients to implement Predictive Index solutions, driving measurable improvements in hiring and team performance. Her expertise in behavioral science ensures clients maximize ROI through data-driven talent strategies.
Questions
What is the Predictive Index?
The Predictive Index is a talent optimization platform that uses behavioral assessments and cognitive evaluations to align people strategy with business goals, improving hiring, engagement, and team performance.
How does PI help with hiring?
PI identifies behavioral fit for roles through data-driven assessments, reducing mis-hires by 50% and ensuring candidates align with job requirements and team dynamics.
Is the Predictive Index scientifically validated?
Yes, the Predictive Index has 70+ years of scientific research and hundreds of validation studies proving its effectiveness in predicting job performance across industries.
Can PI improve employee engagement?
PI diagnoses engagement drivers through surveys and behavioral analysis, addressing mismatches between employees and their roles, managers, or company culture to boost retention.
What services does PI Midlantic offer?
PI Midlantic provides talent optimization consulting, behavioral assessments, leadership coaching, team development, and software solutions to align workforce strategy with business objectives.
How does PI Midlantic ensure client success?
With 40+ years of experience and a 96% retention rate, we combine expert consulting, proprietary tools, and ongoing support to deliver measurable improvements in hiring, engagement, and performance.
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