In this episode, I sit down with Patagonia CHRO and Head of Shared Services Dean Carter to discuss his career and what shapes his work at Patagonia. Some of the areas we explore include:

Why he moved into HR
The kismet that brought him to Patagonia
The structure of his role overseeing HR, Finance, and shared services
Why he sees his role as “Head of Community”
How the pandemic impact their HR operations
Advice for CHRO’s navigating the intersection of politics and workplace
The risks of commoditization of work with the rise of remote companies
Jobs on his team