by Rich Cruz | Nov 18, 2025 | Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Engagement, Ethics, Hermie the HR Hermit Crab, Human Resources, Human Resources Management, Mental Health, Psychological Safety
Download a print-ready PDF of this cartoon. Panel 1: Hermie is in front of a whiteboard that says, “Onboarding: Day 1” addressing three new hamsters. “Our Workplace is a safe space where we support each other… …and value different opinions, even when...
by Rich Cruz | Oct 17, 2025 | Diversity and Inclusion, Hermie the HR Hermit Crab, Human Resources, Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, Teamwork, Workplace, Workplace Culture
Download a print-ready PDF of this cartoon by clicking here. Panel 1 Scene: Kat approaches Hermie.Kat: “Hermie, I need to diversify my team.”Hermie: “That’s great news, Kat!” Panel 2 Hermie (smiling, encouraging): “A more diverse and inclusive workforce strengthens...
by Rich Cruz | Jul 25, 2024 | Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Engagement, I-O Psychology, Leadership, Management and Leadership, Organizational Development, Workplace, Workplace Culture
The Power of a Sense of Community in the Workplace At Harmonious Workplaces (our blog and podcast) and Harmonious Workplaces (our consulting firm), we believe in fostering positive and productive work environments. We are fascinated by how people work together in an...
by Rachel Frost | Feb 19, 2024 | Diversity and Inclusion, Generations at Work, Psychological Safety, Workplace Culture
Leaders who embrace and leverage the strengths of each generation through intentional collaboration and reverse mentoring build a workplace culture that prioritizes psychological safety. Understanding the Generational Landscape Four major generations currently exist...
by Rich Cruz | Feb 15, 2024 | Career Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Ethics, Human Resources, Human Resources Management, I-O Psychology
Age Bias Hurts Your Business I’ll just say it, “Job hunting sucks!” For people in the EEOC-protected class of workers over the age of 40 — those Gen Xers and Baby Boomers — the problem compounds. Studies show that employment rates sharply drop after the age of 45...
