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What People Are Saying
Is Hermie fun and informative? Sure, but don’t take our word for it.
This book takes a very important topic and breaks it down into components that are masterfully shared through the art of storytelling. The comic book characters help the reader to visualize the lessons in a clever and beautifully designed way. Every HR department should be bringing this book in for their employees.
A delightful dive into the absurdity of office life, guided by Hermie and his crustacean crew. Hilarious, honest, and surprisingly profound.
The book resonated with me. It felt spot-on and fun, and Hermie is wicked endearing.
Watching charming cartoon animals – Hermie and his colleagues – navigate great big workplace issues gives us just enough distance to really think about what work is like for humans and consider some big changes. Provocative reading for your next team meeting if you’re interested in digging a little deeper – like Hermit crabs do.
Fun to read! This book definitely resonates with my experiences in today’s workplace. The illustrations are well-done and I feel the cast of characters translate to everyday workers in just about any company. I think this book should be in every HR Manager’s bookshelf because it’s a fun spin on workplace cultures.
Bringing Much Needed Comedy with a Lesson to HR and the Workplace! This book is a delightful dive into the absurdity of office life, guided by none other than Hermie the HR hermit crab and his lovable colleagues. The comic strips are sharp, funny, and surprisingly insightful—each one wrapping up with a lesson that sticks. Whether you work in HR or just survive the 9-to-5 grind, you’ll find something here to smile (and think) about. A creative and charming take on workplace culture that I’ll be recommending to friends and coworkers alike!
A fun and perceptive book! This book is a fun and perceptive way to navigate the many constant challenges in our work life.
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About Hermie’s First Book
Discover Hermie the HR Hermit Crab, where humor meets workplace wisdom! Hermie, a quirky HR manager, leads readers through the ups and downs of organizational change, development, and culture. With a colorful cast of characters like the demanding Boss Betta, the aloof Kat, and the overextended PM Chihuahua, this book offers a lighthearted yet profound take on the challenges of leadership, communication, and employee engagement.
What You’ll Learn
- Navigate change with empathy and humor.
- Foster a workplace culture that inspires engagement and purpose.
- Avoid common pitfalls in leadership and organizational communication.
- Laugh along with relatable workplace scenarios inspired by real challenges.
Why You’ll Love Hermie
- Relatable Characters: Meet workplace personalities you’ll recognize (and maybe even relate to!).
- Valuable Insights: Learn practical lessons backed by established organizational psychology principles.
- Beautiful Illustrations: Enjoy vibrant, engaging artwork that brings Hermie’s world to life.
- Humor with Heart: Laugh your way through challenges and find joy in the journey.
The Latest Hermie News & Toons
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Hermie Cartoon: See Some Shell Selections
Download a printable PDF of this Hermie the HR Hermit Crab cartoon. Panel 1: Hermie: You know, as a hermit crab, I change my shell pretty frequently. Panel 2: Hermie: Most look pretty similar. Sometimes I just outgrow the old one. But some shells have real...
Hermie Cartoon: Recruitment Rally
Download a print-ready version of this Hermie the HR Hermit Crab cartoon. Manufacturers and other employers have tried just about everything to solve the talent shortage: job boards, recruiters, referral bonuses, career fairs, social media campaigns, and increasingly...
Hermie Cartoon: Too Many Cooks… and Then Some
Click here to download a print-ready version of this Hermie cartoon. Panel 1 Boss Betta: Mooch, as our PM for the latest rollout, you need to identify the stakeholders and allocate the budget accordingly. Pat “PM” Mooch: Yes, Sir, Mr. Betta, Sir! I know just how...
Hermie KTP Tree Model: Branches (Behavior Enablers)
Oh, hi! I’m Hermie, the HR Hermit Crab. We’ve already talked about the roots of the Knowledge-to-Performance Tree by Harmonious Workplaces as featured in TD Magazine and ATD, where an organization’s knowledge, experience, and institutional...
Hermie Cartoon: Better Never Than Late
Download a print-read PDF of this Hermie Cartoon Panel 1 Kat (on the phone): Hermie, my team is getting mopey, and mopey doesn’t get the job done… Can you schedule a meeting to discuss boosting engagement and morale? Hermie (on the phone): Right away, Kat! Panel 2...
Hermie Cartoon: The Cyber Handshake
Click here to download a printable PDF of this cartoon. Panel 1 Boss Betta: Gary, I want you to work with our new client to integrate our AI robots. Gary: I’ll get right on that, boss! Panel 2 Gary: Hi, Ms. Client, ma’am. I’d like to introduce you to our AI robot,...
Hermie Video: Trunk of the Knowledge-to-Performance Tree
In this short Hermie the HR Hermit Crab video, we continue exploring the Knowledge-to-Performance Tree, featured in TD Magazine by Harmonious Workplaces. This segment focuses on the trunk of the tree: the developmental drivers that help move institutional knowledge...
Hermie Cartoon: Replaced by a Robot
Download a printable version of this Hermie the HR Hermit Crab Cartoon. Panel 1: Kat: Alright boys, time to meet your new "colleague," HAMMIE-2000. Non-bearded gerbil: What the heck is that? Whiskers: You’re bringing in a robot? Panel 2: Kat: Yep, a robot. HAMMIE, Say...
Hermie Cartoon: Talent Pipeline Sludge
Download a print-ready PDF of this Hermie the HR Hermit Crab cartoon. Panel 1: Hermie: Hi, Boss, you wanted to see me?Boss Betta: Hermie, we need to step up our hiring game. We need workers I can plug in immediately to get the work done. Panel 2: Boss Betta: I want...
Co-Creating Change in Practice at ACMP Midwest
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...
Hermie the HR Hermit Crab Returns with “Trust Fall Pratfalls”
A Timely Take on Workplace Trust, Motivation, and Culture Chicago, IL — Harmonious Workplaces announces the release of Hermie the HR Hermit Crab: Trust Fall Pratfalls, the third installment in its growing series that blends humor with evidence-based insights...
Hermie Cartoon: Hermie Gets a Brand New Shell
Click here to download a printable PDF of this cartoon. Panel 1 Scene: Hermie standing exposed without a shell in a shell: Hermie (whispering to audience): So… Boss Betta announced my shell upgrade before I actually had a new one. Panel 2 Kat Meow: Ah. The classic...
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