Dr. Haymore 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 human resource practices and leadership development. Drawing on over two decades of experience across diverse industries, including healthcare, government, engineering, science, manufacturing, education, faith-based organizations, and non-profits, he offers extensive expertise and valuable insights to his profession.  

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​Dr. Haymore earned his Ph.D. in HRD/Organizational Development and Change (ODC) as well as his MBA in Management. ​He holds multiple professional certifications including SHRM-CP, PHR, WVTS, OSHA-30, TECC, CPR, and Mental Health First Aid. John 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 Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD). 

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​​​Dr. Haymore’s research and consulting focus on workplace violence prevention, occupational safety, threat management, employee coping, and human resources. John is trained in HaganaH (F.I.G.H.T) and is an NRA Certified Firearms Instructor. He also provides corporate self-defense training in hand-to-hand combat, empty hand versus knife scenarios, ground survival techniques, firearms safety, and active shooter preparedness.

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​Education and Certifications:

• Ph.D. - The University of Texas, Tyler

• MBA in Management

• SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resource Management – Certified Professional)

• PHR (HRCI-Professional in Human Resources)

• Workplace Violence and Threat Specialist (WVTS)

• OSHA-30 (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)

• TECC (Tactical Emergency Casualty Care) - (NAEMT/IAFC)

• First on the Scene - (NAEMT/IAFC)

• CPR - (NAEMT/IAFC)

• MHFA - Mental Health First Aid

• Firearms Instructor – National Rifle Association

• HaganaH – F.I.G.H.T. (Fierce Israeli Guerilla Hand-to-Hand Tactics)

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Recent Publications: ​

Haymore, J. and Chretien, J.L. (2025), "Age dynamics and workplace violence in the U.S. service industry", Development and Learning in Organizations, https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-11-2024-0341

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Haymore, J. and Haymore, A. (2025), "Employee suicide: what HR needs to know", Strategic HR Review, https://doi.org/10.1108/SHR-01-2025-0013