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