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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: Forgeddaboudit
Click here to download a printable PDF of this cartoon. Hermie Cartoon: Forgeddaboudit Panel 1: Hermie: Hey, Boss Betta... I’m afraid with that recent system change, you’ll need to forget everything I taught you from the last update… Boss Betta: Done! Panel 2: Hermie:...
Hermie Cartoon: Mentorship Malfunction
Download a free printable PDF of this cartoon by clicking here. Frame 1 Hermie: “Whiskers, can you mentor our new hire, Pipsqeak, this week?”Whiskers the Hamster: “Sure. I’ll give him the usual tour.” Frame 2 (Pipsqueak, fresh-faced hamster, looks wide-eyed as...
Hermie Cartoon: Politicking Timebomb
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 it comes to...
Hermie Cartoon: Return of the Status Meeting
Download a printable PDF of this Cartoon by clicking here. When Your Team Feels More Undead Than Alive If your team groans at the sound of “Let’s have another quick status meeting,” you might not end up leading a productive meeting... you might be summoning the...
Hermie Cartoon: Recruiting Menu Options
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...
New Hermie the HR Hermit Crab Book Launches
Hermie Returns in “Out of the Loop, Into the Fire, or HR Hung Out to Dry”: A Satirical Look at Leadership, Culture, and the Cost of Excluding HR Chicago, IL — Harmonious Workplaces announces the release of Hermie the HR Hermit Crab: Out of the Loop, Into the Fire, or...
Hermie: Adapting on a Dime
Download a print-ready PDF of this cartoon. What Organizations Can Learn from Hermie In our latest Hermie cartoon, our favorite HR Hermit Crab is forced to make do with a cardboard box as his new shell. The punchline? “Somehow I don’t think this is what adaptability...
Hermie Cartoon: The Unicornsnake Hire
Download a print-ready PDF of this cartoon by clicking here. In the latest Hermie the HR Hermit Crab comic, Boss Betta excitedly hires a “real unicorn”—Sam, an outgoing executive with AI tricks, cosplay talent, and a boatload of social media followers. The catch? He...
Hermie Cartoon: Gary’s Disappearing Act
Click here to download a printable PDF of this cartoon. Frame 1 Hermie: “Gary, the interns are starting Monday. Can you document how you maintain our database?”Gary Gecko (shifty): “Oh. That’s… complicated. And, um… tribal knowledge. Very tribal.” Frame 2 Hermie: “We...
Hermie Cartoon: OOO Arrrghhhh
Download a printable PDF of this cartoon. https://youtu.be/0XHBzq7dJWE?si=zIEMm_N-BjzMO9sn "We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Whiteboard": What Hermie the HR Hermit Crab Can Teach Us About PTO Chaos and Workforce Planning Summertime in the workplace often brings sunshine,...
Hermie Cartoon: Fight, Flight… or Innovate?
Click to download a print-friendly PDF of this cartoon. On May 27, 2025, we recorded our 64th episode of the Harmonious Workplaces Podcast, featuring the remarkable Mary Pat Kochenash. We'll release this transformative episode on Monday, June 2, 2025. As a...
Hermie Cartoon: Compensation vs Culture
Download a printable PDF of this cartoon. Panel 1: Hermie: Hey, Boss. We just had another gerbil quit today.Boss Betta: We pay top dollar for talent, Hermie. We shouldn’t have a turnover problem. Panel 2: Split one: (Hamsters frantically spinning in their...
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