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John W. Jones, PhD

John W. Jones, PhD, ABPP, is the executive vice president of research and development at FifthTheory. He is a licensed psychologist in Illinois who serves as FifthTheory’s principal thought leader in the research, development, and delivery of personnel risk and talent management assessment solutions. Dr. Jones was the founding editor of the Journal of Business and Psychology and is the Chief Instructional Officer for FifthTheory’s Loss Prevention Psychology Institute.

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Magazine Features

Safeguarding Seasonal Success: Psychology-Informed Loss Prevention with Temporary Employees

Seasonal employees often face unique psychological and financial pressures that can influence their behavior in the workplace. Learn more in this LPM exclusive!

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The Psychological Foundation of Career Development in Loss Prevention

The psychological dimensions of career development are pivotal, influencing everything from individual performance to organizational impact.

Featured Articles

The Power of Command Posture for Security Guards

Beyond a security guard's uniform and equipment lies a powerful tool that can be wielded to deter crime and keep order: the command posture.

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The Loss Prevention Psychology of Organizational Mindsets

This article identifies the Vital-5 organizational mindset dimensions that LP managers can play a pivotal role in influencing and managing.

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Trauma-Informed Leadership for Loss Prevention Management

LP teams need to work closely with HR and operations to ensure that the highest‑risk stores and locations receive a new form of leadership that is optimal for the post‑pandemic economy. One emerging leadership style that offers promise is trauma-informed leadership.

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Employee Cybercrime and Deviance: A Loss Prevention Psychology Perspective

An increasingly digital workplace provides opportunities for innovation and growth, but it also creates significant threats to businesses, including devastating types of employee‑driven cybercrime and deviance.

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The LP Psychologist

In this article, read how LP can embrace the human and technical side of ORC prevention approaches, without relying too much on either one.

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John W. Jones, PhD

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