Timothy Dimoff Blog on HR, Security and Motivation

Kindness is the Cornerstone for Personal and Business Success

July 31, 2019August 15, 2019Tim Dimoff

One of the most important things I have realized throughout my life has been kindness matters. It seems like such a simple, straightforward concept to grasp, but sadly, it is routinely forgotten in everyday interactions. Without kindness, you can have significant personal and professional problems. As the saying goes, “What comes around goes around.” The Bingo Theory My mother had a theory I coined “The Bingo Theory” (The YOU in Business, pg.25). It reinforces the Law of Attraction, which states, “what you think about you bring about.” My mother took this concept and applied it to winning at bingo....

Timothy Dimoff - Electronic Surveillance at Work

The Fine Line Between Electronic Surveillance and Employee Privacy

May 31, 2019May 31, 2019

With the advent of social media and new digital surveillance methods, it’s a brand-new world in terms of what you can and cannot do to monitor or investigate an employee. Before your employee privacy policy is forever compromised and your company culture is permanently damaged, it is up to you as an employer to weigh the pros and cons of employee electronic surveillance in the workplace. Productivity vs. Privacy The average America spends 2.5 hours per day on their mobile device(s). We take our smartphones to work, on vacation — basically, anywhere and everywhere with us. Staying connected is...

How to Handle the Issue of Sexual Assault

April 25, 2019April 25, 2019Tim Dimoff

April is sexual assault awareness month. Anyone, regardless of age, racial or cultural background, gender identity/ expression, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status are potential victims. Make no mistake, sexual violence happens when consent is not freely given. A Matter of Consent According to the CDC: More than 1 in 3 women and nearly 1 in 4 men have experienced sexual violence involving physical contact at some point in their lives. Nearly 1 in 5 women and 1 in 38 men have experienced completed or attempted rape in their lifetimes. Why are the numbers so high? Because our society has...

Do You Know How to Protect Against Tax Refund Fraud?

March 28, 2019March 28, 2019Tim Dimoff

It’s that time of year again, tax season. While citizens and corporations dread gathering up W2s, 1099s and various financial statements for filing, guess who is looking forward to it – tax scammers. They prey on our fear of an audit and the natural weight of “authority” any correspondence from the IRS instills in the American or corporate taxpayer. Don’t be fooled. Learn what to watch out for to detect a scam and protect your identity and/or the identity of your employees/clients. Types of Tax Fraud Aside from intentional fraud done by a corporation or individual, there are multiple...

Career Mentoring is Key for Success

January 29, 2019January 29, 2019

You only know as much as you know. Sounds obvious, doesn’t it? Most people do not acknowledge this, especially those struggling to succeed in life. However, once this fact is acknowledged, there is an opportunity to step outside yourself and seek the help of another to further your professional life. That outside person is a mentor. Role Models and Fresh Perspectives According to the American Society for Training and Development, 75% of executives say mentoring is an important element for career development. We are social creatures after all, so turning to a trusted advisor who provides valuable knowledge, insight...

Watch Our for Signs of Gas Station Pump Skimming

How to Protect Yourself from ATM and Gas Station Pump Skimming

December 27, 2018December 27, 2018Tim Dimoff

The holidays are a busy time of year where a lot of money changes hands and consumers become unwitting targets of all types of fraud. How about when you are getting cash out of the ATM or filling up your car on the way to Grandma’s house? These are perfect opportunities for thieves to remotely steal your hard-earned cash, often without your knowledge until way after the fact. In this blog, we will discuss what point of sale “skimming” is and how to protect yourself from it this season. What is Skimming? Ever heard of “skimming off the top”?...

What to Do About the Rise of Organized Retail Crime

December 6, 2018December 6, 2018Tim Dimoff

We’ve all heard of shoplifting. This is a well-known retail crime that most brick and mortar stores have practices in place to prevent or watch out for daily. The items stolen are usually for personal consumption. However, there is a growing type of retail crime that has victimized 92% of companies surveyed by the National Retail Federation – called organized retail crime. Impacts All Organized retail crime (ORC) is defined as when items are stolen by groups of two or more people with the intent to resell it. It can happen anywhere, no matter if the business resides in...

Home Security Tips and Tricks to Discourage Burglars

November 1, 2018November 1, 2018Tim Dimoff

It’s the holiday season — time for delicious food, presents, and get-togethers. It’s also the time for home burglaries. If you plan to leave to visit family and/or friends during the holidays, here are some home security tips and tricks to keep your belongings safe while you are away from home. Appear to be Home Returning home after a trip to find someone has invaded your personal space and stolen valuables is not only disturbing to your wallet but also your peace of mind. Just knowing that a stranger has broken into your home, rummaged through and taken off...

Effective Networking is Relationship Building

Tips to Evolve Everyday Networking into Relationship Building

September 20, 2018September 20, 2018Tim Dimoff

By now everyone knows the most important way to find new customers, partners, employees, vendors or a job is by networking. If you are not talking to other professionals you are not growing professionally, bottom line. However, networking is not just meeting as many people as possible and hoping something “sticks”. The key is to evolve everyday networking into relationship building. This is where people who make a good first impression shine. The good news is, you can too by adopting simple tips to set the right tone and put your best foot forward during the initial contact. Adopt...