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 clients.  

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​Dr. Haymore earned his Ph.D. in HRD/Organizational Development and Change (ODC) as well as his MBA in Management. ​His research and consulting focus on workplace violence prevention, occupational safety, counterproductive and deviant work behaviors, strategic human resources, employee coping, behavioral threat assessment and management.

 

John holds multiple professional certifications including SHRM-CP, PHR, WVTS, OSHA-30, TECC, CPR, and Mental Health First Aid. 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 Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD). ​ 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, 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., 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. 

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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.  

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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.