by Rich Cruz | Apr 22, 2026 | Change Management, Hermie the HR Hermit Crab, Human Resources, Leadership, Management and Leadership, Organizational Development, Teamwork
Our Experience at the ACMP Midwest Chapter’s 2026 Midwest Change Conference On April 20, 2026, Ben Kleinman and Rich Cruz of Harmonious Workplaces and the Harmonious Workplaces Podcast had the opportunity to present at the Association for Change Management...
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 | Jun 6, 2025 | Human Resources, Human Resources Management, Management and Leadership, Organizational Development, Teamwork, Workplace, Workplace Culture
The Rhythm of Work When we think about the future of work, our thoughts may default to technology, including AI, automation, and data analytics. However, if we aim to build truly human-centric workplaces, then the future of work must also include practices that...
by Rich Cruz | Mar 5, 2025 | Change Management, Employee Engagement, Hermie the HR Hermit Crab, I-O Psychology, Organizational Development, Teamwork, Workplace, Workplace Culture
Download a printable PDF file. Frame 1: Boss Betta: Hermie, I’m ready to roll out my new initiative to restructure how we operate. Frame 2: Hermie: Okay, Boss. However, don’t you think asking the rest of the team if they’re ready for such a big change would be useful?...
by Rich Cruz | Aug 22, 2024 | Employee Engagement, I-O Psychology, Organizational Development, Teamwork, Workplace, Workplace Culture
A Strange Evolutionary Trick I recently caught a Netflix documentary called Inside the Mind of a Dog. Among the fascinating topics – which included dogs’ abilities to serve humans, their propensity for complex communication, and their unique physiology – the...
by Rich Cruz | Jul 16, 2024 | Career Development, I-O Psychology, Organizational Development, Teamwork, Workplace
Witnessing the Effect of Art and Belongingness on Growth For the first two weeks of July, our youngest child had the incredible opportunity to attend the School of the Art Institute of Chicago on a scholarship. The program focused on visual storytelling through...
