From the outside looking in, most people see the human resources function as a necessary corporate evil that slows down the business. Still referred to as the “personnel department” in many less-than-progressive organizations, human resources exists in the minds of many employees strictly for the purpose of dealing with administrative overflow and the tasks of... [full article »]
Erik Smetana
Erik Smetana (eriksmetana@yahoo.com) is an HR professional working with the national office of Boys Hope/Girls Hope in St. Louis, Missouri. Erik holds nearly a decade of professional experience in management, human resources and staffing, including key positions at Tyco Healthcare, Charter Communications and Cintas Corporation as well as various roles in the sports recreation industry. Currently, Erik is working on "Breaking into HR: A How-To Guide for Students, Career Changers and Those Looking in from the Outside," a resource manual for newcomers to the human resources profession.
Articles by Erik Smetana...
Online Networking: Is It a Monster or a Messiah?
by Erik Smetana Oct 5, 2004
Networking has long been an essential part of business. More importantly for some, it’s also been a part of a successful career. According to recent statistics released by the MMC Group, nearly 30% of all external hires are a product of an employee referral, a rate that has steadily climbed since 2000. When one considers... [full article »]
