Discover the Secret to Creating a Workplace You Look Forward to Each Monday

In a world where Mondays often bring dread, a new book titled "How to Be Recommended by Your Colleagues" is paving the way for a more positive workplace culture. Published by GCERTI-JAPAN's own Shintaro Nishiyama, this insightful guide is available on Amazon starting November 4, 2025, a date dubbed as 'Good Recommendation Day.' The author, who currently works as an ISO auditor at GCERTI-JAPAN based in Osaka, aims to enlighten readers on ways to strengthen workplace relationships and what he terms 'in-house love' or fostering romance within professional settings.

Contents of the Book

The book's structured format includes a series of 'tracks' that are reminiscent of a music concert, making learning enjoyable. Here are some highlights:
1. Company as a Home Stadium: This chapter emphasizes the importance of viewing the workplace as a supportive environment where collaboration and teamwork can thrive.
2. Relationships as Accumulating Points: It discusses how building positive relationships acts like gathering points in sports, ultimately contributing to career growth.
3. Promoting Colleagues and Being Promoted: Nishiyama shares strategies on how mutual support among colleagues can lead to professional advancement.
4. Embracing Empathy for Happiness: This chapter highlights the significance of empathy in cultivating a joyful work atmosphere.
5. BTS with Colleagues: The author draws parallels between effective teamwork and successful musical groups, suggesting that a similar approach can lead to a harmonious workplace.
6. Optimizing relationships between Bosses and Subordinates: The ideal pairing is discussed here, focusing on differences that can complement each other.
7. Realizing Subordinates' Future Aspirations: It emphasizes the role of leaders in nurturing their team's growth.

Author Background

Shintaro Nishiyama, born on July 17, 1990, in Himi, Toyama, has a notable academic and professional trajectory. After graduating with a degree in commerce from Kansai University, he has switched careers multiple times, showcasing adaptability and a growth mindset.

His passion for fostering a positive workplace comes from his experiences, and he aims to share these insights with others. He believes that workplace relationships significantly impact employee retention and satisfaction. His previous publication, "Love Success is a Team Game," indicates his ongoing commitment to enhancing interpersonal relationships and facilitating emotional well-being in the corporate sector.

Purpose and Social Context

Nishiyama’s book has emerged from a known issue: workplace relationships often lead to employee turnover. Surveys indicate that interpersonal issues frequently contribute to resignations, a concern that Nishiyama aims to address with simple yet effective strategies.

His intention is clear: to enhance workplace dynamics and contribute towards increasing marriage rates stemming from professional networks. Nishiyama’s philosophy centers around the idea that by strengthening bonds among colleagues, opportunities for meaningful introductions flourish, which could lead to romantic successes.

Author's Mission

Nishiyama expresses a heartfelt commitment to making Japan a place where love and partnership can flourish in the workforce. He believes that enjoying daily work life is essential to nurturing healthy relationships outside of work. His objective is to spread the concept of 'in-house love,' which reflects a supportive corporate culture where individuals help each other in both their careers and personal lives.

He invites readers to explore his book, hoping it will provide them with practical tools and insights to create workplaces that are warm and inviting, making every Monday a day of anticipation rather than dread.

Future Plans

Following the release of this book and his previous work, Nishiyama plans to continue assisting individuals struggling with love and dating through consultations and by enhancing marriage success rates in collaboration with marriage agencies across the nation.

For those interested, further information and updates on Nishiyama's initiatives can be found on the corporate website of GCERTI-JAPAN.