Don't Police, Partner | Nicole Buck

<p><strong>Summary</strong></p><p>Nicole Buck is Head of People &amp; Culture at Black Rifle Coffee Company. She started her career as a graphic designer, found her way into recruiting at a staffing firm, and joined Black Rifle as a recruiter in 2019. She and Kimball talk about why she tells her team &quot;don&#39;t police, partner,&quot; what she&#39;s learned moving off Workday, and how she got started with AI by asking the AI what it could help her with. She also tells the story of hiring her own boss, who became her first mentor.</p><p><strong>Takeaways</strong></p><ul><li>Build relationships across the business, not just with executives or the people you think will get you promoted. And be vocal about wanting to grow: ask for stretch projects.</li><li>Don&#39;t police, partner. When HR gets stuck on &quot;don&#39;t do this, don&#39;t do that,&quot; people stop wanting you in the room.</li><li>If you&#39;re replacing an HR system, start early. Nicole started a year and a half before her Workday contract ended and still doesn&#39;t feel it was enough time. Ask about the modules, the money, and the manpower the features take.</li><li>Not sure where to start with AI? Ask the AI what it can help you with.</li><li>Learn the business. Listen to the earnings calls and understand what a P&amp;L is.</li><li>Early in your career, your direct manager is the easiest place to find a mentor.</li></ul><p>Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-buck-b740b357">https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-buck-b740b357</a></p>