I'd never heard of this guy before this morning (and I was happier then). Given his image, you'd think his Wikipedia page would be quick mention if he'd ever held a blue-collar job himself. Far as I can tell, however, he has only worked a a TV personality and opera singer.

Given that, and the fact that his spiel below is exactly what I'd want my employees to believe if I were a rich sociopath, my conclusion is that he's a shill, pure and simple.