Business Details
32 Years
experience
Trusted Talent Management Solutions in Cincinnati, OH
PDServices has been empowering small to mid-sized businesses with comprehensive talent management solutions since 1994. Our expertise spans pre-employment assessments, 360-degree feedback tools, succession planning, and compensation management systems designed to optimize workforce performance. With over 25 years of experience, we combine proven methodologies from Fortune 500 companies with tailored solutions for growing organizations. Our founders' backgrounds at IBM and major corporations inform our approach to developing effective management strategies and employee engagement programs.We specialize in transforming HR processes through technology-driven platforms that reduce turnover, improve productivity, and support strategic decision-making throughout the employee lifecycle. Our Cincinnati-based team serves clients across the United States and internationally, offering scalable solutions that adapt to evolving business needs.
Services
Pre-Employment Assessments
360 Degree Feedback
Succession Planning
Compensation Management
Management Development
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of experience in talent management solutions
- Our assessments improve hiring accuracy from 25% to 75%
- We provide scalable solutions for small to mid-sized businesses
- Our founders implemented IBM's talent management processes
- We combine enterprise functionality with affordable pricing
What people say
Accurate assessments
User-friendly platforms
Effective management development
Improved hiring decisions
Increased retention
Services
Pre-Employment Assessments
Our cognitive and personality assessments help identify ideal candidates through job-specific evaluations. These tools measure critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and workplace behavior patterns to ensure optimal job fit. By using objective data, businesses reduce turnover and improve productivity through better hiring decisions.
360 Degree Feedback
This comprehensive leadership assessment gathers anonymous input from multiple sources to identify management strengths and development areas. The system measures key competencies through customizable benchmarks that align with organizational goals. Results enable targeted development plans that enhance leadership effectiveness and team performance.
Succession Planning
Our system creates structured development paths for future leaders through skill gap analysis and 9-box placement tools. The platform identifies high-potential candidates and tracks their progress through competency-based development plans. This ensures business continuity during leadership transitions while maintaining operational excellence.
Compensation Management
This solution aligns pay structures with performance metrics through customizable merit matrices. The system evaluates job performance against market data to create equitable compensation strategies. Features include pay range analysis and equity reporting to support talent retention and motivation.
Management Development
Our development programs combine assessment data with targeted training to improve managerial effectiveness. The system identifies specific competency gaps through 360 feedback and provides customized development resources. This approach enhances leadership skills while addressing organizational performance challenges directly.
People
Phil Devendorf
President
Phil founded PDServices in 1994 after 13 years at IBM where he learned talent management principles. He holds a Business Administration degree from the University of Michigan and has helped small businesses improve HR processes for 25+ years.
Sue Devendorf
Managing Partner
Sue joined PDServices in 2004 after creating HR systems for a major retailer. With software development expertise and language degrees from the University of Michigan, she specializes in implementing user-friendly talent management solutions for mid-sized companies.
Questions
How do your assessments improve hiring accuracy?
Our job-specific assessments increase hiring accuracy from 25% to 75% by measuring cognitive abilities, personality traits, and occupational interests that directly correlate with job performance.
What makes your 360 feedback system unique?
Our customizable 360 system provides actionable insights through multi-source feedback, competency benchmarks, and development planning tools that specifically address organizational leadership requirements.
Can small businesses afford your solutions?
Yes, our scalable pricing model makes enterprise-level talent management tools accessible to small and mid-sized businesses while maintaining affordability and ease of use.
How does succession planning work?
Our system identifies high-potential candidates through skill gap analysis, creates development plans using 9-box placement, and tracks progress to ensure leadership continuity during transitions.
Do you offer implementation support?
Yes, our team provides comprehensive training and implementation assistance, including software setup, user onboarding, and ongoing technical support for all talent management solutions.
