Monthly Archives: January 2009

Book of the Year 2009!

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It is January 5th, 2009 and the book of the year contest is already over. Yes; over. How did I come to this conclusion you may ask – it is simple. I have read G.L. Hoffman’s new book Dig Your Job: Keep it or Find a New One. Whether you are laid off or working this book is a hilarious treasure trove of insight and wisdom. I loved G.L.’s no nonsense approach to the ins-and-outs of the world of work. I highly recommend you read this book, I especially recommend that you put it into the hands of every Gen Y’r and graduating Senior this year – believe me the straight talk will do them good.

A little about the author:

G.L. Hoffman knows how to play the game and has done so in a way that allows him to sleep well every night. His latest company is an employment media business where a million people visit his newspapers and website (www.jobdig.com) each week. His work allows him to understand the ins and outs of HR people and those hunting for work.

G.L. is a true breath of fresh air in this time when everyday uncovers a new scandal or corruption. He has successfully raised millions of dollars for his start ups over the years and is someone who has reached the pinnacle of professional and personal success in the good ol’ fashioned, hard working, honest way—dry wit included. Because of this, he has been a sought-after mentor for countless jobseekers and others who just want to do better at their current job. When he’s not putting out fires and setting the agenda and tone for his business, he’s happily sharing his wisdom–writing a blog for US NEWS and WORLD REPORT, giving a commencement speech, or writing a book.

To order the book or find out more about it click here.

How to Whistle While You Work

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This is an article I wrote for Veritas Magazine in Des Moines, IA. I focused this article on making the most out of your work situations even when times are tough.

Article:

When people think of work, typically they would rather think about the end of work. When is the work day over? When is break? How much longer until lunch? When is the weekend going to get here? Although it is easy to have that attitude, it is important to remember something about the whole idea of work.

Click here to continue reading.

Manpower Around the World, Part 4

Today in our around the World with Manpower Journey we come to Italy. You may not know this but Manpower offers a tremendous amount of training opportunities to its customers and candidates, no matter what part of the world you are located in. For our candidates it is always free! For our customers though we do charge =( – Manpower Italy does a fantastic job of training local workers throughout the Country and upskilling them as well as reskilling them. Below is a picture from their training website if you speak Italian or want to go to Italy for some skills training, you can click on the picture to visit.

As is an on-going theme with this Manpower Around the World theme, I am Italian – but no I do not speak Italian.

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Manpower Italy also has an incredible partnership with CNBC in Italy and together they put out a video magazine dealing with work issues facing Italy. They interview politicians, journalists and others making news and/or willing to give insight and commentary on those issues. This project has been very well received and attracts a tremendous amount of viewers.

Click on picture if you would like to visit the site:

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