Hi everyone, My name is Nick Genduso, and I’m based in Glen Cove, NY, on Long Island. I’ve been in HR for 12 years, the last three as an HR Business Partner at Arrow Security, where I support a large unionized field operations population as well as the Sales and Marketing teams. Due to the nature of the business, I started out in high-volume employee and labor relations and performance management. Through training, building a positive relationship with the union, and coaching managers, we have been able to reduce much of that volume. My goal now is to continue developing as a business partner and to take on more of the strategic elements of the role, such as organizational design, workforce planning, and talent development. Outside of work, I enjoy going to the beach, kayaking, watching sports, trying new restaurants, and spending time with family and friends. What I most want from this community is the chance to connect with other HRBPs and share stories and challenging situations. One of the things in Dan’s sessions that resonated with me most was that being an HRBP can be a lonely role, where you are sometimes thrown into situations you may not have been taught how to handle. Having a community of peers I can turn to when I get stuck is something I’m really excited about. Nice to meet everyone! I look forward to getting to know you all.