Timothy Dimoff Blog
How to Deal with Workplace Threats
Two million people are victims of non-fatal violence in the workplace each year. Sometimes the precursor to violence is a simple threat. Therefore, it is important to know how to deal with employee threats before they escalate into violent actions. Living in a Pressure Cooker Today’s professional world runs on a 24-hour, 7 day- a-week,…
Texting and Driving, It CAN Wait
While sitting at a red light, have you ever taken a moment to look around and see what other drivers are doing? I have and was shocked to realize how many of us are talking or texting on a smart device while behind the wheel of a running vehicle! Americans are married to smart devices,…
Interpersonal Habits Anyone Can Adopt for Success
A habit is a routine of behavior that is repeated regularly and eventually becomes a subconscious behavior. Habits can make or break you. Successful people know this and have cracked the code. They have learned that certain habitual behaviors can enable them to nourish their goals and turn those goals into achievements. However, true success…
What is the Social Host Liability for Underage Drinkers?
Football season is just around the corner. Are you planning on hosting a party to cheer on your favorite college or NFL team? If there will be alcoholic beverages consumed, make no mistake, you as a host/hostess can be held liable for underage drinkers consuming alcohol under your “watch”. Know the law and protect yourself…
Why You Should Care About Substance Abuse at Work (Part 3)
In Part 1, Why You Should Care About Substance Abuse at Work, we learned that someone else’s “personal problem” could impact an organization’s bottom line and everyone’s personal safety. In Part 2 we explored the telltale signs of abuse that managers should look out for when determining if someone is abusing. Since it is the…