HRS Group, LLC was established with the mission of helping clients across various industries integrate occupational health and safety, workplace violence prevention, and human resource strategies. Drawing on extensive corporate experience, training, and expertise, Dr. Haymore develops tailored programs in threat assessment and management, insider threats, emergency response, HR, and compliance.
His services include corporate training, professional coaching, public speaking, and consulting.
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Recent Publications:
Haymore, J (2026), "Corporate psychopathy: A strategic human resource perspective". Strategic HR Review, https://doi.org/10.1108/SHR-03-2026-0033
Haymore, J., & Barber III, D. (2026). Targeted Violence and Human Resources: Identifying Insider Threats. American Journal of Management, 26(1) 24-48 https://doi.org/10.33423/ajm.v26i1.8097.
Haymore, J., Sun, J., & Barber III, D. (2025). Prepare for the worst, hope for the best: a qualitative study on workplace violence in healthcare. International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, 1-19 https://doi.org/10.1108/IJHCQA-05-2025-0062.
Haymore, J., & Chretien, J. (2025). Age dynamics and workplace violence in the U.S. service industry. Development and Learning in Organizations: An International Journal, 1-7 https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-11-2024-0341.
Haymore, J., & Haymore, A. (2025). Employee suicide: What HR needs to know. Strategic HR Review, 1-7 https://doi.org/10.1108/SHR-01-2025-0013.
Dr. Haymore has over 20 years of experience working with organizations in sectors such as healthcare, science, manufacturing, government, engineering, aerospace & defense, energy, education, and nonprofit. John is a recognized leader in workplace violence prevention, occupational health and safety, and strategic human resource management. His training initiatives are designed to integrate employee safety with sound HR practices and leadership development.
John earned his Ph.D. in Human Resource Development (HRD) with a specialization in Organization Development and Change (ODC) from the Soules College of Business at The University of Texas, Tyler. He earned an MBA in Management as well as multiple professional certifications. John is a Certified Firearms Instructor and actively trains in mixed martial arts and self-protection. He provides corporate self-defense training, firearms safety, and workplace violence preparedness.
Dr. Haymore is an active member of the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP), the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT), and the Small Business Institute (SBI). In addition to consulting, he also serves as the MSHRM Program Director, SHRM Faculty Advisor, and Assistant Professor at Troy University.
Education and Background:
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Ph.D. - HRD (Organization Development and Change)
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MBA in Management
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SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resource Management – Certified Professional)
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PHR (HRCI-Professional in Human Resources)
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Workplace Violence and Threat Specialist (WVTS)
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OSHA-30 (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
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TECC (Tactical Emergency Casualty Care) - (NAEMT/IAFC)
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First on the Scene - (NAEMT/IAFC)
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CPR - (NAEMT/IAFC)
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MHFA - Mental Health First Aid
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Firearms Instructor – National Rifle Association
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HaganaH – F.I.G.H.T. (Fierce Israeli Guerilla Hand-to-Hand Tactics)
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Selected Clients
“John was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the entire presentation. Definitely going to take some of the info back to my team.”
“The hands-on activity was by far the most relevant, effective, and memorable training I've had in ages. Let's do it again!”
"John was professional and kept the employees engaged. Great training and presentation."
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